Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist
This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. You will be a very valued staff member and your career will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialists' skills throughout your time at The Spinney. You will work closely with the wider MDT colleagues to provide multi-disciplinary support.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist, you will be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based individual and group interventions, cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions. Within this role, you will be able to build upon and develop skills in all areas relevant to Psychology; person-centred care, consultation, team working, assessment, formulation, therapy, risk assessments and management, service development, leadership and research.
Job responsibilities
As part of your role, you will be reporting to the Lead Psychologist and will be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based individual and group interventions, cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions which are often a much-needed space for our staff to slow down, reflect and develop.
* Providing specialist psychological assessments, formulations and individualised evidence-based psychological interventions for people with complex mental health difficulties.
* Providing evidence-based and formulation-driven psychological perspectives to multidisciplinary risk management, care planning and decision-making to promote psychological wellbeing.
* Communicating complex and sensitive information to colleagues, service users, carers/relatives and other professionals to support psychological wellbeing, safeguarding, and risk assessments.
* Supporting and promoting open cultures within teams and services.
* Managing a complex caseload as a ward Psychologist working within a multidisciplinary team, in addition to facilitating group psychological interventions.
* Monitoring clinical progress through regular reviews of psychological treatment.
* Providing high-quality clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and/or trainees in the psychology team.
* Supporting staff development through the provision of training, consultation, formulation meetings and reflective practice sessions.
* Contributing to service developments within the psychology team and wider service.
* Receiving regular line management supervision from the Lead Psychologist and clinical supervision from the Lead or other Psychologist from the team.
* Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
* Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Postgraduate/Doctorate level qualification (or evidence that you will qualify), allowing you to work as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling psychologist.
* Current registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* Knowledge and experience of specialist, highly complex assessment, formulation and treatment of people with mental health difficulties.
* Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management.
* Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs and manage uncertainty and risk situations.
* Post qualification training in the specialist application of therapeutic models relevant for working with people with mental health difficulties in forensic services (or for newly qualified psychologists an interest in undertaking further specialist training).
* Experience of supervising psychology and other healthcare colleagues.
* Experience of facilitating reflective practice (or for newly qualified psychologists an interest in doing so with appropriate training and support).
* Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
Where you will be working:
The Spinney hospital (Everest Rd, Atherton, Manchester M46 9NT) is made up of medium and low secure services, a separate rehabilitation service and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Within the Spinney we offer care and support for men aged 18 years and older with mental health difficulties. The Spinney has great staff retention rates, and we think one of the reasons is the way we look after each other and the opportunities that are available.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £57,200
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
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