Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner in Worcester

Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 6th year running?

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

Job Title: Psychotherapist or Psychologist Practitioner

Location: Bankside School & Bankside College - Worcester WR8 0AD (covering both sites)

Salary: Up to £52,000 (DOE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent - 52 weeks

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our students. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our students can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

About Outcomes First Group

Every student is unique. Education should be personalised around them. For more than 20 years, OFG Education has developed a deep understanding of how education designed around the individual can improve outcomes. We know that when students are understood - their strengths, interests, ambitions, starting points and needs - we can create personalised pathways that help them achieve and thrive. Across our specialist schools, independent schools, online provision and support services, every student benefits from education shaped around who they are and what they can become. We combine educational and clinical expertise with research, evidence-informed practice, innovation and technology, underpinned by consistently high standards. From deep specialist support to exceptional academic challenge, we are ambitious for every student, helping them achieve academically, discover their strengths and develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and attitudes they need for learning, work and life. Every student. Every pathway. Every future

Location: Bankside School & College forms part of our Options Autism brand and are independent specialist day schools supporting students aged 11 - 25

Bankside College

Bankside School

Education - Options Autism

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria

• Professional qualification as Psychologist and HCPC registered or evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist, either Level 7 (e.g. Master's degree) or above OR Level 6 relevant degree alongside relevant therapeutic diploma/s and experience of working with relevant client group and using relevant methods of service delivery
• Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP
• Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
• Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.
• Experience of working via a model of: 'assess, plan, do and review
• Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.
• Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological or psychotherapeutic practice, meets HCPC practice standards or that of the relevant governing body.
• Knowledge of client group and their needs.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity.
• Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
• Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
• Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.
• Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.
• Ongoing evidence of CPD.
• Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes.
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines.
• Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post.
• Commitment to the values of the organisation.
• Flexible approach to working environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel on company business.
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).
• Experience of providing supervision to others.
• Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
• Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
• Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair.

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