Are you a dedicated psychologist or psychotherapist,or do youpossessa core profession in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, or social work? If so, we have an incrediblefull-time position (37.5 hours) waiting for you. Butit'smore than just a job;it'san opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of adults in Berkshire who arestruggling with difficulties associated withEmotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).
Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team.You'llbe at the forefront of providing evidence-based psychological therapy, with a primary focus on Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT).
For Psychologists and Psychotherapists, this role offers the perfect avenue to polish yourexpertiseand expand your horizons. Meanwhile, if you have a core profession, we offer a preceptorship role (Band 6) where you can embark on a journey towards Band 7through completion of the MBT Practitioner level training leading toMBT Practitioner accreditation.
This positionisn'tjust a job;it'sa chance to grow, learn, and truly make a difference in the world of mental health. Join our team and let your skills andexpertiseshine as we work together to transform lives through the power of MBT.
Don'tmiss out onthis exciting opportunity-apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
• You will be helping service userswho'veoften endured a lifetime of adversity – abuse, deprivation, and trauma. These individuals grapple with extreme challenges in their relationships, battling issues like emotion management, identity disturbance, impulsiveness, and self-injury.
• You'llbe their guiding light, providing assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention based on the latest evidence and ourcutting-edgeservice model.
• You will beinvolved inthe provision of assessment, formulation & therapeutic intervention to clients referred to the service in line with the most recent evidence and service model.
• You willwork in collaboration with other psychological therapists to deliver specialist psychological interventions to people with Personality Disorders. This will include working individually and in groups.
• You’llbe based in IMPACTTatErleghHouse in Readingand deliver care ina number ofpremises across Berkshire asrequired.
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
The “must haves” for this role:
For Band 7 Applicants:
1. Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology OR post-graduate qualification in adult psychotherapy.
1. Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) for psychologists or UKCP for psychotherapists.
1. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services and experience of and interest in working with service users with personality disorders.
For Band 6 Applicants:
1. Qualification in one of the following at graduate level: mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy
1. Registered and accredited with Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent as relevant to graduate qualification.
1. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services and experience of and interest in working with service users with personality disorders.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Sian Williamson:07890 610471 or email: Sian.Williams@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024
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