Consultant Psychologist or Psychological Therapist or Psychotherapist
We are looking for exemplary leadership and communication skills. You will have significant experience inspiring and supporting staff including psychologists and psychotherapists to work effectively, compassionately and collegiately. You will be used to dealing with multiple competing demands and you will be able to maintain your governance role whilst simultaneously having the drive and enthusiasm to support colleagues undertaking quality improvement projects, service delivery and performance responsibilities. This post also offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development. This role will require ensuring appropriate managerial structures are in place to address professional and developmental needs; ensuring appropriate governance structures, roles and responsibilities are in place that support and promote collaborative leadership and team working. integrate research, teaching and clinical activity so that there is a continual cycle of innovation, review, evaluation and improvement based on best practice standards and creating an environment that fosters innovation and service development Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDoctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling, forensic, health or educational psychology or equivalent professional qualification in psychological therapy (eg systemic psychotherapy, arts psychotherapy)Post doctoral training in an additional specialised area of psychological practice directly relevant to NHS mental health services (e.g. working with psychosis)Appropriate professional and/or statutory registration eg with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, or with UKCP/BACP/ACP/BABCP/Evidence of continuing training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-doctoral training (diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, OR an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice (psychosis), assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a postgraduate diplomaExperienceEssentialExperience in leadership of mental health professionals including psychologists and/or psychotherapistsExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for the psychological care and treatment with clients with psychosis and complex needsExperience of providing teaching and training to psychological therapists and/or other professional groups. Knowledge & SkillsEssentialSkills in negotiating with management on strategic policiesHighly developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, highly technical and sensitive information to colleagues, clients and familiesAbility to establish and communicate courses of action and targets to ensure achievement of objectivesAdvanced knowledge of psychological assessment and, where relevant, clinical psychometricsAdvanced level knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group, mental health issues and child protectionDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust