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This is a part time 30hrs post Mon-Frid 9am-5pm - Salary will be pro-rata.
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high quality highly specialist psychological service to patients with complex, severe and /or enduring mental health difficulties referred to Psychological Services, to support the Consultant Psychologist/Locality Coordinator/Head of Specialism in the delivery and development of Psychological Services, and to act as a highly specialised clinician, providing clinical treatment, consultation, teaching, training, and supervision and to provide clinical and professional support to qualified applied psychologists, trainee clinical and counselling psychologists, assistant psychologists, and other mental health clinicians and, where appropriate, deputising for the Consultant Psychologist/Locality Coordinator/Head of Specialism
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
To have a post-graduate Doctoral Level (or equivalent) degree in Clinical or Counselling or Health Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Registered Clinical or Registered Counselling or Registered Health Psychologist.
To have significant experience in working with individuals, their family or carers, who experience complex and enduring mental health difficulties
To have significant experience in supporting, teaching and consultation with other mental health professionals working within psychological settings
To have proven ability to undertake formative and summative clinical assessments, and prepare reports demonstrating interpretation of findings
Have completed recognised formal training in supervision of applied psychologists
Have completed further courses of additional learning relevant to the clinical skills demanded by the post as identified in the Role Profile.
To have knowledge of relevant legislation and current clinical standards/guidelines, and knowledge of relevant local, and national policies, guidelines, and standards.
Have demonstrated the ability to work co-operatively as a member of a multi-professional/multi-agency service and within wider systems. This includes skills of consultation, liaison and negotiation.
Have demonstrated experience of leading on projects and/or supporting senior psychologists in managing their remit within the Service.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Lyn Clyde , Chief Midwife & Operational Service Manager , on 01698 366363
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lyn Henry, Recruitment Administrator on 01698 377759.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.