Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist

Job overview

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic qualification) to join us in the Whitby & Ryedale Community Mental Health and Memory Assessment Team in 0.7 wte/26.25 hours

The post would suit an enthusiastic Psychologist who would value the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established community multi-disciplinary team, where psychology is a core treatment offer. A key part of this role will be using neuro psychological testing and assessment to assist in diagnostics with recently revised dementia care pathway, using clinical leadership skills to support MDT colleagues to embed formulation and psychological care and also delivering psychological interventions and therapies across both the functional and organic service lines.

As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population that includes male and female mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.

Main duties of the job

To postholder will take part of the leadership team with the Ryedale & Whitby MHSOP team, to undertake neuro psych assessments, formulation, consultation and deliver psychological interventions and therapies with older adults in a secondary care setting. You will supervise trainees and other members of staff, as required, and be involved in audits, service evaluation and research. You will contribute to teaching and training and to work closely with other psychological professions staff in the specialty.

Our service has strong links with the Doctoral Clinical and Counselling Psychology Programmes at York, Teesside, Hull, and Leeds Universities. The post holder will be involved in offering trainee placements and University teaching. There are excellent opportunities for peer support/ supervision, CPD, training, research, and audit within the wider trust and psychological professions network.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Psychological Professionals provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Psychological Professions staff will be expected to always display the Trust values, working as part of the collective leadership team with shared accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of patient care is delivered in a patient centred manner. They will also contribute to ensuring the culture of our services is built upon the Trust Values and the trust's strategy - Our Journey to Change.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.