The post holder will be expected to lead the current psychology team consisting of a CBT therapist, psychotherapist, art psychotherapist and assistant psychologists. The post holder will contribute to the on-going development of the service, and provide clinical expertise with collaboration to the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist clinical psychology input to the unit, which will include individual assessment, formulation, intervention and supervision/consultation. The post holder will pragmatically draw on a full range of clinical psychology theories to aid assessment and intervention approaches as relevant to this client group. The post holder will have the opportunity for clinical supervision and team reflection. They will also play an active role in research, audit and publications. Key Accountabilities Clinical Carry an individual caseload, providing appropriate psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy Manage this caseload including formulating, planning, risk assessment and evaluating interventions Contribute to the delivery and management of the psychological groups programme including facilitation/supervision Assist in the development of the team’s psychological formulation and therapeutic skills Support other members of the team, providing consultancy, clinical and management supervision and training as appropriate Participate in a programme of continuing professional development and annual appraisal To consult with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team on psychological aspects of clients’ assessments and therapy plans To attend MDT meetings and CPA reviews To attend and engage with team supervision and development activities To participate in other meetings or committees as necessary Involves and engages users of the service and others in discussions about service direction, improvements and the values on which they are based Actively creates opportunities to enable everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Works with others to make sure there is a clear direction for values, strategies and policies and leads the way when interests are in conflic Evaluates the quality of own and others’ work and raises quality issues and related risks with the appropriate people Support Assist in the development of the team’s psychological formulation and therapeutic skills Support other members of the team, providing consultancy, supervision and training as appropriat To contribute to the training and supervision of Assistant Psychologists, and other members of the MDT To provide teaching and training sessions on psychological assessment, formulation and intervention and other key psychological theories and models to colleague groups and teams Liaise with community services, social care and other agencies as necessary Professional Maintain registration with the HCPC Participate in appraisal and mandatory training Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) Remain up to date with current knowledge and practice Act at all times within the regulations and recommendations of the HCPC Operate within boundaries of own professional competence Maintain professional boundaries Be familiar with Schoen Clinic, Newbridge House policies and procedures Be familiar with the individual and group treatment programme at Newbridge House Ensure good communication with patients and families Report any untoward incidents in line with Schoen Clinic, Newbridge House policy and procedures Obtain regular clinical supervision from an accredited supervisor Administrative To record client contacts and assessments according to relevant policies, using computerised system To keep other notes and records as may be necessary to clinical psychology professional practice, using paper and/or computer systems To provide written reports on psychological assessments, formulation, therapeutic progress and outcomes for colleagues and referrers Skills & Qualifications Educational Qualifications Essential Maintain eligibility for the register of Chartered Psychologists Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology HCPC registration as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Supervisor certificate/qualification Desirable Post qualification experience in a setting relevant to the post Clinical management certificate/qualification Specific Training, Skills & Knowledge Essential Practical knowledge of using a full range of psychological theory models to inform clinical work and consultation Understanding of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including developmental and attachment trauma Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems including risk to self Excellent skills in psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation Exceptional communication skills in verbal, non-verbal and written modes including report writing Ability to empathise and develop good therapeutic alliance with service-users with complex difficulties Demonstrates the ability to develop positive working alliances with multi-disciplinary teams Capacity to conduct psychometric assessments and supervise psychometric reports Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis Desirable Additional training in specific psychological models (e.g. CRT, CFT, CBT, CBT-E, ACT, DBT) Knowledge of legislation in relation to anorexia and mental health Knowledge of NICE guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practice Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment, group and individual therapy with complex presentations Experience working within an MDT Experience of delivering supervision Evidence of continued professional development Experience of delivering and supervising psychometric and cognitive tests Desirable Experience of teaching, training and consultation Experience of running team formulation/reflection meetings Experience of service development Experience of working with autism Experience of working in an inpatient setting Experience of working with eating disorders Salary and Benefits You will have a salary of between £62,800 - £72,800 per annum, which is reviewed on a yearly basis. On top of this, you will have access to the following benefits: 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays which increases with level of service. Professional development opportunities Contributory pension scheme Enhanced Private Medical Insurance with BUPA including access to a private GP service, free screening & the inclusion of pre-existing conditions. Eye care scheme with Specsavers Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts Cycle to work scheme Group Life Assurance Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Paid emergency leave Occupational Sick Pay above SSP Interest free season ticket loans Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support Schoen Clinic Culture Our culture of world-class medical excellence is based around our five key values: Accountable Taking ownership of the things I say and do Caring Treating others as I would like to be treated Collaborative Working together to make a winning team Courageous Being proud to be different and challenge the norm Determined Seeing things through to meet and exceed expectations