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Lead Psychological Therapist/Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

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    Senior (5-8 years)
  • Bradford

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JobBradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Requirements

  • - Manage a designated caseload of patients with responsibility for their assessment (including clinical risk), implementation and evaluation of therapy and formulation.
  • - Supervise and support Assistant Psychologists and other health care professionals.
  • - Support the delivery of psychological skills based interventions to service users on the wards.
  • - Proactively contribute to the achievement of positive clinical outcomes. This will include conducting evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys.
  • - Communicate effectively with patients, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a manner that is sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centered.
  • - Act as a mentor to students, support newly qualified staff and be responsible for implementing the appraisal process.
  • - Use IT systems effectively.
  • - Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in accordance with Trust policy.
  • - To complete Routine Outcome Monitoring as required by service area in a timely and meaningful fashion.
  • - Provide clinical leadership to the psychological therapists.
  • - Support the Team Manager with operational duties; including appraisal, caseload management and providing cover in the absence of the Team Manager.
  • - Delegate tasks to staff within their competency and ensure that the delegation/escalation process forms part of the culture of the service.

Responsibilities

  • - Provide evidence based psychological therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
  • - Provide clinical supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies and psychological elements of care.
  • - Assist the Clinical Lead and Pathway Leads with service development, including research and development activities.
  • - Work with other members of the multi disciplinary team to provide holistic care and understanding for service users through team discussions, formulations, consultations, joint work and training.
  • - Work with autonomous professional judgement, together with other psychological therapists, to deliver evidence based therapy to individual and groups of patients.
  • - Manage a designated caseload of patients with responsibility for their assessment (including clinical risk), implementation and evaluation of therapy and formulation.
  • - Supervise and support Assistant Psychologists and other health care professionals.
  • - Support the delivery of psychological skills based interventions to service users on the wards.
  • - Proactively contribute to the achievement of positive clinical outcomes. This will include conducting evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys.
  • - Communicate effectively with patients, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a manner that is sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centered.
  • - Act as a mentor to students, support newly qualified staff and be responsible for implementing the appraisal process.
  • - Use IT systems effectively.
  • - Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in accordance with Trust policy.
  • - To complete Routine Outcome Monitoring as required by service area in a timely and meaningful fashion.
  • - Provide clinical leadership to the psychological therapists.
  • - Support the Team Manager with operational duties; including appraisal, caseload management and providing cover in the absence of the Team Manager.
  • - Delegate tasks to staff within their competency and ensure that the delegation/escalation process forms part of the culture of the service.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Lead Psychological Therapist position?

The candidate must be a qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, with experience in providing evidence-based psychological therapy and clinical supervision.

Is there a designated caseload involved with this role?

Yes, the role involves managing a designated caseload of patients, including their assessment, therapy implementation, and evaluation.

What type of training and development opportunities are available?

We offer a wide range of internal and external development and learning opportunities, including support for further training and research activities.

How does the position involve teamwork?

The role requires collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care and to participate in team discussions, formulations, consultations, and joint work.

Are there opportunities for supervision and mentorship in this role?

Yes, the Lead Psychological Therapist will supervise and support Assistant Psychologists and other health care professionals, as well as act as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff.

Is there a focus on clinical outcomes in this role?

Yes, there is a proactive emphasis on achieving positive clinical outcomes, which includes conducting evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys.

What values guide the work at BDCFT?

The work at BDCFT is underpinned by core values: We Care, We Listen, and We Deliver.

Are there flexible working arrangements considered for this position?

Yes, we consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to help staff balance their work and home lives.

What kind of health and wellbeing support packages are offered?

We provide a wide range of health and wellbeing support packages, although the specifics may vary.

Who should I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Clea Beanland (Clinical Lead for Inpatient Psychology) at clea.beanland@bdct.nhs.uk or Dr. Anita Brewin (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) at anita.brewin@bdct.nhs.uk.

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Mission & Purpose

The Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, focusing on mental health, learning disabilities, and community health services. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that improves the well-being and quality of life for individuals in the Bradford district. The purpose of the Trust is to support and enhance the health and independence of their community through accessible, integrated care and support services.

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