Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist (Band 8a) - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust – Newcastle upon Tyne, City and Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne
Are you an experienced, enthusiastic and resilient clinical/counselling psychologist or psychological therapist who thrives in a role which includes variety, complexity and challenge alongside opportunities for growth? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to join our specialist Personality Disorder Hub team with a permanent contract. We would welcome those wishing to work either 0.8, 0.9 or whole time equivalent.
The post will involve supporting clinical service delivery and will have a focus on providing supervision and scaffolding, developing complex formulations, enhancing and embedding trauma informed care. Caseloads will be small with an emphasis on clients with complex presentations. The role will also involve some degree of clinical leadership of community practitioners within a set locality.
The Hub provides case management and treatment to service users with complex emotional needs/severe personality difficulties who present with high risk to self and multiple comorbid complexities. The team also provides a range of scaffolding activities to other services.
As a senior clinician within the team, you will be expected to have a clinical, supervision and leadership role. Practice shall entail both autonomous and collaborative team working with an emphasis on ensuring our practices and treatment pathways are psychologically and trauma informed. Successful candidates will receive clinical and professional supervision from a Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
Please refer to both the job description and supplementary information for full details about the roles, responsibilities and necessary competencies required for the post.
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