Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic clinical/counselling psychologist specialising in working with older people and wanting to develop their clinical, supervisory and leadership skills within our community teams and inpatient setting. Applicants who do not currently meet all the essential criteria for the Band 8a role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Agenda for Change Annex 21. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified psychologist looking for career development in Older Adult Services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Older Adult Community Mental Health teams and Memory Assessment service in North Powys with support from an Assistant Psychologist. Input will also be provided to one older adult inpatient ward. The role involves provision of highly specialised psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapies to older people and families. The role also involves specialist psychological consultation and clinical supervision to colleagues to support them to develop their knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to be joining our Older Adult Clinical Psychology Services. With new service developments this post offers opportunities to play a key role in shaping older adult psychology services in Powys. Within the department new service initiatives are being developed and there are many opportunities to be involved in research and service development. The department consists of a small, friendly, and supportive team of colleagues with regular ongoing peer support and supervision. We have strong links with the South and North clinical psychology training programmes, and there are opportunities to offer trainee placements.
There are excellent opportunities for professional development, and we are interested in candidates who are willing to undertake further professional training in evidence based psychological therapies such as CAT, EMDR, ACT and systemic/family therapy as the service is keen to expand our provision of specialist psychological assessment and interventions to older people.
Flexible working arrangements and job share/part time hours will be considered. A relocation package is also available. The ability to travel is essential as clinics are offered in various locations.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
* Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
* Knowledge of ethical and professional frameworks required for best and safe clinical practice, relevant legislation, key publications and the local and national agendas regarding older people, and implications for both clinical practice and professional management.
* Theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for a broad range of complex difficulties (e.g. depression, trauma, dementia, and psychological aspects of physical health problems).
* Specialist psychological knowledge for working with older people with mental and/or physical health problems and for working with their carers.
* Experience of providing psychological services to older people in primary or secondary mental health settings.
* Experience of neuropsychological assessment, formulation, and rehabilitation planning.
* Experience of working with complex cases; engaging and working with complex systems; functioning in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
* Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, highly complex and sensitive information in a highly skilled and effective manner appropriate to a range of abilities, settings, and audiences.
Skills
* Ability to analyse, integrate, interpret and manage highly complex and sensitive information from a range of sources.
* Ability to sustain intense concentration levels for lengthy periods on a frequent basis.
* Highly skilled at collaborative working and providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
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.
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