Job summary
We are looking for a registered psychologist with HCPC professional registration who is legally and professionally accountable for their own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
They will deliver clinical input to high risk cases, that is of a high quality and is evidence based, utilising psychological theory and be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/ patients.
They will be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of presentations but all of whom present with high levels of risk.
Main duties of the job
* Leading a high-quality psychology service within Queen's and King George Hospitals in line with Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation
* Providing operational management and high-quality clinical supervision to qualified psychologists in Psychiatric Liaison, under the guidance of the Strategic Lead.
* To provide specialist consultation, assessment and formulation for priority cases identified by psychiatric team colleagues.
About us
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
* Must have doctoral degree in either Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Desirable
* Experience of working within a clinical health setting
Training / Experience
Essential
* Experience of supervising trainee psychologists
* Must have experience of working in an acute or crisis mental health setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
KGH / QH
Barley Lane / Rom Valley Way
Ilford / Romford
IG3 8XJ #J-18808-Ljbffr