Senior Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

Job overview

Applications are invited from HCPC-registered Applied Psychologists and Psychological therapist for a post to cover maternity leave on our male acute ward at Mill view hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, motivated, creative and enthusiastic applied psychologist or therapist who is interested in working within adult acute care, to join our existing skilled and motivated multidisciplinary teams.  The successful applicant will work closely with the therapies team across the hospital.

The post holder will be a key member of the acute clinical team and must have a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary working.  The role is varied and diverse and includes assessment and formulation of people with complex presentations, working with the whole team to develop formulations and care plans, direct interventions with service users and their families, supporting the wider team in their application of psychologically-informed approaches and supervision of colleagues. We are looking for someone with the ability to innovate and implement service improvements. The post-holder will ideally be familiar with working in an NHS setting. Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties in crisis (across the age span) is required.

Main duties of the job

This exciting post is a great opportunity for an innovative and creative psychologist to develop the role alongside psychology and MDT colleagues.   The post holder will be a key member of the acute clinical team and must have a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary working.  The role is varied and diverse and includes assessment and formulation of people with complex presentations, working with the whole team to develop formulations and care plans, direct interventions with service users and their families, supporting the wider team in their application of psychologically-informed approaches and supervision of colleagues. We are looking for someone with the ability to innovate and implement service improvements. The post-holder will ideally be familiar with working in an NHS setting. Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties in crisis (across the age span) is required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based psychological care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the psychological needs of clients are met effectively and in accordance with the highest standards of practice. You will also have a key role in the supervision of more junior staff, such as assistant psychologists and trainees, while also contributing to service development and research.