Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse, and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills, and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net.
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
1. Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC.
2. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
3. Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists.
4. Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc., and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to older adults and adults with Learning Disabilities.
5. Membership of HCPC.
Job Specific Experience
Essential criteria
1. Clinical experience with adults with Learning Disability diagnosis, particularly those in community placements.
2. Experience of Assessment and Formulation in Adults with an LD.
3. Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies.
4. Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc.
5. Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing.
Information Technology
Essential criteria
1. Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching, and information-seeking purposes.
Additional requirements
Essential criteria
1. Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
2. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently.
3. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
4. Must have a car as the role requires driving around the rural area of West Dorset to visit clients in their homes and day centres, etc.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr