This preceptorship is a permanent full-time post within the Southwark Acute and Crisis Psychology and Psychotherapy Team at the Maudsley Hospital, for newly qualified psychologists and psychotherapists. The work centres on crisis assessment, brief evidence-based interventions and psychological formulation for people in acute distress. The post splits between the Mental Health Urgent Treatment Centre and the Combined Place of Safety, with a structured route from Band 7 to Band 8a within 18 to 24 months. Applicants need a professional registration with the HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BPC or BABCP.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist assessment, formulation and brief evidence-based interventions for people in acute crisis, including with carers or families when required
- Offer consultation and psychological expertise to multidisciplinary colleagues
- Contribute to psychologically informed decision-making in urgent care settings
- Support the development and evaluation of clinical pathways and interventions
- Deliver training, consultation and reflective practice to non-psychology staff
- Promote trauma-informed approaches across urgent and crisis services
- Contribute to the service's psychological framework and to accessible services for diverse local communities
- Implement policies and procedures in own area and propose improvements
- Supervise trainees in own specialism after completing supervision training
- Disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and articles
- Undertake regular service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs
- Maintain clinical records and reports to professional and Trust standards, including electronic data entry
Qualifications
- Professional doctorate, or MSc plus PG Diploma level, in an applied psychological profession, accepted for professional registration
Registration & licences
- Registration with HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BPC or BABCP in the relevant discipline
Experience
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs
- Assessment and treatment of clients with complex psychological needs
- Experience of working with diversity within local communities, through work, research, volunteering or lived experience
- Significant post-qualification experience, including individual and group therapy with people with complex mental health needs
- Experience of working with risk and safety, both physical and relational
Skills & knowledge
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for relevant treatments
- Knowledge of psychological therapy theory, assessment and clinical psychometrics
- Delivering psychological therapy across cultural and other differences
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to scope of practice
- Skills in teaching and training other professional groups
Nice to have
- Training in Solution Focused CBT, Compassion Focused CBT or other short-term intervention therapy
- Experience of working on acute wards or in crisis settings
- Experience of delivering short-term interventions
- Doctoral or MSc-level knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis
- Experience of managing volatile situations
What's offered
- Structured Band 7 to Band 8a development pathway
- Regular supervision from experienced senior clinical psychologists
- Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation
- Access to specialist training and continuing professional development
- Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
