Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team. We are an Adult Learning Disability Community Service within Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust and based in Rotherham.
The service provides a high-quality person-centred service for people with learning disabilities across the full spectrum who may also experience comorbid mental health difficulties, distress behaviour and/or autism. The service offers a full multidisciplinary approach, and this post will be integral to the team.
This post will offer a varied experience that will provide robust continuing professional development through clinical supervision, reflective practice, and training opportunities.
The successful applicant will be required to work within the multi-disciplinary team, providing a range of assessment and intervention work through established and well-governed clinical pathways. A key part of the role will be supporting and embedding formulation within the service and supporting colleagues to understand and use formulation to effectively plan clinical interventions.
Suitable candidates should be HCPC registered (or eligible for) and have a determination to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families. Prior experience in working with people with learning disabilities and their families is essential. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with this clinical group are essential.
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out robust psychological assessments and interventions with people across the learning disability spectrum and across all settings.
2. To work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
3. The successful applicant will be managed by and offered clinical supervision from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the service.
Please see the job description for a detailed breakdown of the main duties involved with this role.
Applications are welcomed from existing third-year trainees.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organization. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
* HCPC registered practitioner psychologist
Desirable
* Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
* Continued professional development through structured self-study, specialist clinical supervision, and/or relevant combination of short courses
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Rotherham Community Learning Disability Service
220 Badsley Moor Lane
Rotherham
S65 2QU #J-18808-Ljbffr