Stockton on the Forest, York, North Yorkshire, England
YO32
Consultant Psychologist
Reference: PRI99177
Location: Stockton Hall, The Village, Stockton-on-the-Forest, York, YO32 9UN
Priory Group Division: Healthcare
Salary: £71,500
Hours: 37.5
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Stockton Hall Hospital is a 112 bedded, medium secure hospital in the beautiful City of York. We are an independent sector hospital that exclusively treats NHS patients and works closely with our NHS colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. We work in partnership with the Humber and North Yorkshire Provider Collaborate as part of the local Integrated Care Board.
At Stockton Hall Hospital, we pride ourselves on valuing the contributions of every team member and in working in partnership with our patients. The genuine team spirit and support for one another makes Stockton Hall Hospital a fantastic place to work.
Job Advert Role Description
The Consultant Psychologist will work closely with the Head of Psychology in delivering the strategic direction of the service to the hospital director/director of services/medical director. The Consultant Psychologist will ensure both the professional psychological practice and quality of the psychology department, to ensure excellence in patient experience and outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and audit of services at your site and more broadly when required.
* Work with a dynamic multi-professional team leading the development of individual formulations and psychological assessments.
* Support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for patients and service users.
* Provide support and guidance to other psychologists, assistants, and trainee psychologists.
* Work with clients with complex needs relevant to the service area.
* Develop and deliver formulation-led care and be competent in a range of therapeutic delivery.
* Oversee supervision and run reflective practice groups with an understanding of the model underpinning your service.
* Manage clinical/organisational projects and have competence in line management responsibilities.
* Provide consultation for and supervision of other healthcare disciplines.
* Exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.
* Participate in recruitment processes for relevant management and psychology posts.
* Assess the training and development needs of staff in the Psychology team and across the hospital.
* Establish systems for audit/review of services.
* Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures for the Psychology Team.
Knowledge/Education/Skills
* Confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two other therapeutic modalities.
* Understanding and application of therapy principles with a willingness to train in therapies.
* Experience working with complex clients and at a strategic level.
* Training in Clinical Supervision.
* Leadership and management experience.
* Skills and experience in service planning and development.
Professional Accountability
* Ensure own clinical supervision in accordance with the British Psychological Society's guidelines.
* Meet regularly with the Head of Psychology to discuss service issues.
* Maintain continuing professional development in line with recommendations from relevant bodies.
* Complete an annual appraisal and keep up-to-date with current developments in psychology practice.
Communication
* Collaborate with the Head of Psychology, Senior Management Team, ward managers, and multidisciplinary ward staff.
* Engage with service users, carers, and advocacy services.
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