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    Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Making a difference to children and young people with complex mental health needs


    Wessex House is a generic adolescent inpatient unit, supporting young people from the age of 13 years, up until 18 years of age.

    In the most recent CQC inspection in May 2022 Wessex House was rated Good. Across all aspects of the service.


    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wessex House team to support young people as the Principal Clinical Psychologist.

    The post holder will lead a psychology service offering direct and indirect provision to address the complex needs of young people within a multidisciplinary inpatient CAMHS service.


    Knowledge and experience of a range of models of assessment, formulation and treatment to support young people presenting with complex difficulties is essential for this post.

    Providing supervision and support within the multidisciplinary team and across clinical networks will be an important feature of this senior role.

    You will have broad understanding, skills and experience in mental health and also particular specialist interests and skills in evidence-based approaches that you will be able to share through direct clinical work and also through supervision, consultation and training.


    Experience within a CAMHS service or relevant provision including working with children, young people and their families who have experienced early trauma is desirable.

    Knowledge and experience of DBT and supporting young people with managing risk behaviours would also be desirable.


    We are seeking a confident, motivated and enthusiastic person, with a vision for improving the delivery of psychological, Recovery-focused and trauma-informed care within our supportive multidisciplinary ward setting.


    As the successful post holder, you will be able to work collaboratively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary context and be clear about the role of Psychology and Psychological Therapies within the MDT.


    Personal qualities will include excellent listening and communication skills an ability to support and facilitate effective communication in teams resilience at times of change in the service and skills in supporting reflection and wellbeing in both yourself and others.

    There are opportunities to support the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training at the University of Exeter.

    As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

    The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines.

    You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

    There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

    The post holder will be encouraged to access suitable supportive networks, including the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Tier-4 CAMHS Psychologist peer reflective practice groups and the Child Psychology Meetings and CPD events.

    Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent as accredited by the BPS
    Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
    Completion of clinical supervision training (short course) to supervise doctoral Trainees.

    Experience of working with children, young people and families who present with the full range of clinical severity including child protection and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.

    Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.

    Experience of working with clients with high risk presentations within CAMHS settings, such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts and actions and harm to others

    To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.

    Management training/ qualification Clinical supervision training (long course or further study).
    Experience of working within CAMHS inpatient environment
    Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and therapies for use with young people with high risk presentations
    Relevant post-qualification training in work with young people presenting with risk behaviours.

    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
    Broadway Health Park, Barclay Street


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