Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health

Job overview

A psychologist post has been created within South Cumbria Home Based Treatment Teams. There are two teams based in both Barrow-in-Furness and South Cumbria which already work closely together, and this role will help further consolidate those strong relationships.

The Home-Based Treatment Teams provides care for people experiencing acute episodes of mental illness or emotional distress. The service offers intensive support to service users and their families in the community. The service works closely with other agencies and mental health services, including inpatient wards. An interest in working with individuals with complex presentations will be essential, as are skills in taking an active role within a multidisciplinary framework.

Main duties of the job

The post is focused on providing a balance of direct and indirect work. With time dedicated to providing individual assessment, formulation and short-term intervention to service users. There is also an expectation that the role will also encompass service development, staff support and training alongside consultation work with other professionals.

The post will sit as part of a team of psychologists working within The Bay Network, and the successful applicant will be welcomed as part of a service which encourages the development of specific interests. It is hoped that the applicant would be keen to undergo further clinical training to develop the therapeutic portfolio of the wider service, in line with their own preferred models and to support broadening of their competencies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.