Lead Psychologist
Private Hospital
Oldham
Salary of up to £62,533.
Permanent - Full time.
Spencer Clarke Group are looking for a Lead Psychologist to join one of our private clients in one of private hospitals. It is a specialised service offering mental health treatment to D/deaf men and individuals with complex communication needs, provided under the Mental Health Act 1983 (Amended 2007). As a Lead Psychologist, you'll receive support from a regional network of psychologists, helping you thrive in your career. With experience as a Senior or Lead Psychologist in either the NHS or private sector, you will manage a caseload that involves assessing service users with complex needs and creating and providing specialised psychological treatment within mental health care services.
What you'll do:
* Participating in and contributing to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance meetings.
* Assisting in the delivery of psychology services within a designated area, working alongside multidisciplinary teams.
* Actively engaging with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the service user is fully involved in their care plan.
* Assisting the clinical team by providing direct interventions and delivering staff training programs.
* Supporting the clinical team and service area in developing new initiatives and improving ways of working.
* Playing a key role in the development of psychology services, offering an evidence-based approach to new clinical initiatives.
* Making the most of existing opportunities to enhance the service area.
* Contributing to the recruitment process for junior psychology staff.
* Assisting in the development and implementation of policies that improve staff safety and risk management.
* Collaborating with internal and external agencies to improve treatment pathways for service users.
What we're looking for:
* Doctorate-level qualifications in Psychology and HCPC registered.
* Proficiency in assessing, formulating, and providing therapeutic interventions for service users.
* The capability to recognise and take proactive steps to resolve issues and challenges within the service.
* Capability to oversee and mentor junior team members.
* Awareness and comprehension of working with trauma.
* Experience in applying various therapeutic interventions to address a wide range of clinical and/or forensic challenges.
* Proficiency in psychological assessments and formulation, with a strong ability to learn new assessment techniques.
* Experience in working with individuals who have complex needs relevant to the population served in the area.
What you'll get:
* Annual Leave: 34 days, inclusive of your birthday!
* Wellbeing Support.
* Free Meals and Parking.
* Career Development access to a wide range of training courses.
* Pension Contributions.
* Life Insurance.
* Enhanced Maternity Package.
Additional benefits include retail discounts, exclusive offers, and many more perks.
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