Senior Clinical Psychologist
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Southampton
Contract Type: Permanent
About you:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated and compassionate multi-disciplinary team for our client in Southampton, who are renowned for providing a regional service for severely and profoundly deaf children, young people and adults across the south of England and the Channel Islands.
You will be involved in providing a specialist psychology service to children and young people who are either undergoing an assessment to see if they might benefit from a Cochlear Implant/s, or who have already had their Cochlear Implant surgery.
The work includes specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy and there are opportunities for individual work, group work, and work with the wider system. Consultation and advice on patient's psychological care to the wider multi-disciplinary team, as well as liaison with external agencies is also an important aspect of the work. Although you will predominantly be focused on the child and young people branch of the service, there are opportunities to work across the lifespan.
You will be a valued and key member of the multi-disciplinary team and have opportunities to shape the Clinical Psychology Service the client provides.
There are also opportunities to teach on courses run at a University and with partner charities and organisations, as well as to utilise your research skills and be involved in audit and service development.
You will also have a key role in the client's safeguarding team which provides consultation and support to the wider team. Attendances at conferences and training courses is encouraged and supported for continuing professional development.
You should be an experienced clinical psychologist with experience of working in the field of disability/health issues. Experience with D/deaf individuals is beneficial but your induction will help you gain experience in this field.
Essential Qualifications:
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist with:
* DClinPsych or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Clinical / Counselling Psychology.
* Membership of relevant professional body. BPS or ACP.
* Registered with the Health and care Professions Council
* Knowledge and experience of more than one therapeutic intervention
* Experience in working in the field of disability/health issues
* Commitment to diversity and equality
* Demonstrable experience of undertaking research and considering clinical applications
Desirable Skills:
* Experience of working with deaf patients/clients
* Knowledge of cochlear implants
* Teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
Why Choose Us:
We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.
If you are looking for a Clinical Psychologist role apply today.