An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Dorking, Surrey area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.
This mental hospital provides acute mental health services along with a 3-bedded step-down, community-focused ward. The service supports males of working age, experiencing an acute mental health episode, providing the necessary levels of care required during crises.
To be considered for this role you must be qualified and an experienced Practitioner Psychologist - must be HCPC registered.
As the Consultant Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
* Provide direct psychological input to some of these wards.
* Consultation and indirect working, including providing a psychological perspective to decision making around patient care.
* Consultation to staff teams and facilitation of reflective practice.
* Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings.
* Working closely with and providing support to ward teams to foster trauma-informed approaches to care.
* Psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.
* Supervise an Assistant Psychologist and oversee the delivery of their therapeutic work, including the delivery of a therapeutic group programme and psychoeducational and skills work.
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Must have specialist knowledge and relevant post-qualification clinical experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health difficulties, including mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma and personality difficulties.
* Previous experience of providing supervision and involvement in service development.
* Experience in clinical leadership and people management is desirable.
* Strong interest in developing innovative practice, working with complexity, and working in teams.
* Effective leadership skills including self-motivation.
* Ability to ensure the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.
The successful Consultant Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £43,000 pro rata. This exciting position is a permanent part-time role working 22.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
* Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
* Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
* Online benefits and cash back rewards.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* SMART Pension option.
Reference ID: 6898
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV.
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