We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Clinical/ Forensic/Counselling Psychologist to work in our acute mental health wards. You will be working in a dynamic environment delivering assessments and case formulations for complex clients. You will have an interest in providing brief, focused individual and group therapy interventions and supporting ward teams with psychologically informed practice ranging from positive behaviour support plans to reflective practice groups.
The Trust values its wards and across the Trust, has invested in new build and extensively refurbished wards. We are developing psychology leaders to take on the role of Responsible Clinician. Within the acute care group, ward teams value the therapy work, case consultation and staff support role provided by ward psychologists.
There will be opportunities to have a role in service development, evaluating the outcomes of psychological work and publishing that research. We have good links to the Salomons Clinical Psychology training scheme.
We will support you though regular clinical and managerial supervision as well as training to develop both professionally and personally within the role. There are CPD options as well as opportunities to join specialist supervision groups such as the Trauma Clinical Network Group.
Doctoral level training in Clinical/Forensic/Counselling psychology is required or the equivalent. You must have current registration with the HCPC and be appointable to Band 7 under Agenda for Change. We are ideally looking for a full time candidate but candidates wishing to work part time (minimum of 3 days per week, 0.6 wte) will also be considered.
We can offer a virtual interview if required.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Belinda Demirbasa, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lead for Acute Psychology
Mobile: 07826 530911
belinda.demirbasa@nhs.net