Clinical Psychologist

This

role is well suited to someone who has an interest in working as part of a

wider MDT.

The Service provides specialist assessments and interventions. There are

opportunities for professional development and training. Clinical supervision

will be provided by an experienced psychologist within the Service.

There

are opportunities to form part of Specialist Interest Groups both regionally

and nationally, and you will be supported to develop within your

role.

There is flexibility with work patterns,

including condensed hours.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Essential: - Models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies including CBT.; - Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.; - Ability to use the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.; - To convey / receive highly complex / sensitive information effectively requiring empathy and reassurance in a highly emotive atmosphere.; - Ability to make clinical and service related judgements involving complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of. Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities.; - Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice.; - Knowledge of current issues in and opportunities for applying psychological interventions in a healthcare setting.; - Ability to create effective working relationships.; - Ability to work autonomously.

Desirable: - Relevant additional clinical experience within Bariatric / Weight Loss Services.; - Skills within service improvement / development.; - Knowledge of the relevance of psychological factors in physical health services.

Essential: - Ability to sit in constrained position for extended periods frequently.; - The ability to work in a shared office space.; - Requirement for speed and accuracy, keyboard skills.; - Ability to travel between bases / sites as part of the role.

Essential: - Experience of working within the NHS.; - Experience of working within a multi-professional team.; - Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties.; - Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision.; - An understanding of the importance and function of personal boundaries and how to manage and maintain them.

Desirable: - Experience of teaching and training.; - Experience of clinical area.; - Experience of application of psychology in different cultural settings.

Essential: - Honours Degree in Psychology or accredited conversion course.; - Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology accredited by HCPC allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS).; - HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist, or will be registered upon completion of training Course (current 3rd year trainees will not be able to start at a Band 7 until HCPC registration is obtained).

Desirable: - Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and /or other fields of applied psychology.