14 Oct
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Thatcham
FIXED TERM 12 MONTH CONTRACT
We are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join West Berkshire Specialist Community Teams (SCT) which covers West Berkshire locality. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months. This is a full-time (1.0 WTE) role based at Thatcham, Newbury, however travelling to other sites would be required.
Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care.
The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player.
We are an experienced team and as a Service we are able to provide a supportive structure and regular supervision.
The team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and plenty of in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site.
Staff wellbeing and development is a priority for the team, alongside clinical and management supervision, there is dedicated time for reflective case discussion and team formulation, wellbeing activities and support.
The Main Duties Of The Role Are
This post covers West Berkshire locality in Specialist Community CAMHS teams and includes direct clinical work with children, young people and families presenting to CAMHS, under the supervision of qualified professionals, to support the work of the multi-disciplinary clinical team within the locality.
This will include ensuring all information is prepared and ready for the weekly MDT discussions regarding our young people ie all agendas and minutes are recorded accurately and patient records updated.
Responsibilities Include
Teaching, training and supervision
- In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- There will be opportunities to gain valuable learning experiences within the team.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
- The Assistant Psychologist is expected to join the training/audit/clinical governance/research and peer supervision sessions every month.
Management, recruitment and service development
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the Service as required.
- To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
- IT responsibilities (other than those used for research) to support the management team in Service development.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
For further details / informal visits contact: Name:
Christina Subrai Job title: Team Manager - SCT West Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0118 9046780
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▶️ Assistant Psychologist
🖊️ Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Thatcham