An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.
This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory-related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro-cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.
To be considered for this position you must hold a relevant qualification in Psychology and be registered with the HCPC.
As the Psychologist, your key responsibilities include:
1. Identifying and delivering appropriate and relevant treatments and interventions within the given field of therapy, in order to promote and develop the mental, emotional, physical, and social well-being of clients; liaising with family and carers.
2. Receiving and responding promptly to referrals, undertaking assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities, and interventions.
3. Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions within the given field of therapy, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the client's therapy plan.
4. Managing an assigned caseload within agreed timescales, ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues, and clinical staff.
5. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerized information systems, and other associated documentation, presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings.
6. Leading and coordinating professional and clinical colleagues, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance, and assisting with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes.
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
1. Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications.
2. Approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division.
3. Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
4. Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting.
5. Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits.
6. Previous experience of conducting research and project work.
The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £40,528 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part-time role working 22.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:
1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment) plus a day off for your birthday.
2. A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP).
3. Free parking.
4. Long Service Annual Leave entitlements.
5. Carefirst - Employee Assistance Services.
6. Continuous learning and development.
7. Voluntary Benefits.
Reference ID: 6903
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