Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral member of the EIP Team and Psychology structure across the whole service whilst clinically working in the South, working with a varied MDT including an 8b Psychologist and two CBT therapists. The post holder will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the wider Trust. There will be training opportunities as well as increased support via appropriate supervision for the role.

The post holder will lead on psychology referrals, provide specialist EIP individual interventions, and other psychological interventions to suit individual need. The post will also involve developing and offering group therapies, individual and group supervision/reflective practice, contribute to the psychological formulation of risk assessment, and provide consultation within the team. The post holder will participate in local and national audits, and incorporate the use of data and research to support service performance.

Job responsibilities

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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