Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Band 7 / 8a
We are looking for qualified practitioner psychologists with experience, skills, and enthusiasm to help provide quality services for older people and people living with dementia across Liverpool and Sefton.
You would be part of a large psychology team, consisting of clinical and counselling psychologists and assistant psychologists, with strong values related to person-centred care and human rights-based approaches. We promote a 'shared-team learning' ethos with regular opportunities for CPD, reflective practice and group supervision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be required to offer specialist advice, leadership and consultation to non-psychologist colleagues. The role would also involve the development of psychological skills across the whole workforce through specialty training, supervision, mentorship and reflective practice. You will be encouraged to champion psychological interventions and working partnerships within the wider teams.
You'll also work to support people with a range of psychological issues by providing specialist psychological assessment, therapy and interventions to service users and carers. We also routinely complete neuropsychological assessments and have group neuropsychological supervision once every two weeks.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to social justice as we are committed to supporting people from socially disadvantaged communities and advocating for the needs of older people and people living with dementia. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and people skills and a proven passion for improving the lives of clients and their families.
You may be expected to audit and evaluate a range of outcomes in terms of the benefit for service users, staff and the wider service. Furthermore, within the team, we are keen to encourage research submissions to relevant conferences and for publication. An active interest in research, publication and supporting others to develop their evaluation skills will therefore be an advantage.
All posts are suitable for newly qualified and current clinicians. Relevant training, support and experience will be provided to ensure that if you’re successful, you’ll be eligible to apply for preceptorship to an 8a clinical psychology post - if professional qualifications allow and after demonstrating significant demonstrable post qualifying experience. If you already have relevant training and experience, you’ll be able to start at band 8a.
There are a number of posts available:
1. 1.3wte Liverpool & Kirkby CMHT
2. 0.5wte Fern ward
3. 0.5wte Southport CMHT
Can you please state in your application which post(s) you are interested in and whether you are seeking full or part time hours.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
* Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
* Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
* Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
* Experience of administering and interpreting neuropsychological assessments.
* Further training in working with older people or people living with dementia.
VALUES
* Accountability
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
Skills
* Expertise in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management.
* Well developed and effective communication skills, oral and written.
* Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
* Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.
* Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
* Knowledge of IT systems including word processing, email and local electronic patient information systems.
* Ability to teach and train others.
* Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of service governance.
* Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups.
* Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one specialized psychological therapy.
Qualifications
* Doctoral level training in clinical psychology accredited by the BPS or its approved equivalent.
* HCPC registered or eligible for registration on qualification.
* Pre or post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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