Job summary As a member of the MHLT Psychology team, you will work independently according to an agreed plan and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. You will provide a specialist mental health service for patients under the Mental Health Liaison Team. You will work to provide consultation, supervision, training and service development within the scope of your CAP role. Portsmouth & Southeast Hampshire Psychological Services have well established clinical supervision structures and an excellent track record of CPD, as well as good links with Southampton University, particularly with the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and the Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You will be professionally, and line managed by the Lead Psychologist for MHLT. You will be part of the PSEH Psychological Services, which is comprised of 20 Psychologists and Psychological Therapists with expertise in CBT, DBT, CAT, Art Therapy, IPT, ACT, CFT and EMDR. Be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future. Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT. Main duties of the job To undertake psychological assessment, formulation, psychological therapy and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to your level of qualification with for inpatients of Portsmouth Hospital who are referred to the Mental Health Liaison Team. To offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service. To carry out other clinical work, research activity and training as agreed with the Lead Psychologist. To work cohesively with the Multidisciplinary Team in shaping their psychological understanding. To administer psychometric tools when appropriate (e.g. neuropsychological assessments and screenings) To offer psychoeducation and guided self-help, as well as short pieces of therapeutic work to support stabilisation To develop skill around indirect psychological formulations for those service users who are not currently able to engage with direct, collaborative assessment To carry out audit and research as appropriate within the service To co-facilitate teaching / training packages dependent on service need About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-PSE-6594 Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital South Block, Southwick Hill Cosham Hampshire PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree in Psychology Master's degree in Clinical Associate Psychology - Adult Lifespan Registered with BPS as a Clinical Associate Psychologist Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree in Psychology Master's degree in Clinical Associate Psychology - Adult Lifespan Registered with BPS as a Clinical Associate Psychologist 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital South Block, Southwick Hill Cosham Hampshire PO6 3LY Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)