Overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Psychology service at Stockton Hall Hospital. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Consultant Psychologist, with robust experience within a forensic setting; someone who is a confident leader and is keen to develop to contribute to service development, including trauma informed care.
At Stockton Hall Hospital, just outside York, we are well-known for producing positive clinical outcomes for highly complex patients. We currently provide a medium-secure care setting in which patients access a broad range of therapeutic interventions including one-to-one and group-based psychological treatments. Our service has produced excellent recovery results for patients, maximising their opportunity to progress to conditions of lower-security and community settings as safely and efficiently as possible.
Responsibilities
* You will be a confident leader who is keen to help develop others.
* You will understand the dynamics of working in a secure hospital and be able to help offer containment and support to those who need it within a culture of compassion.
* You will provide professional leadership to the psychology team, contribute to the development of services and work to influence organisational thinking relating to the delivery of psychologically informed care.
* You will advise at a senior management level on psychological aspects of organisational functioning, including the health and well-being of our colleagues.
* You will also work clinically with a dynamic multi-professional team leading development of individual formulations and psychological assessment. With the support of other members of the psychology team, you will support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for patients and service users and provide appropriately developed psychologically informed guidance to reduce risks, aid recovery and independence.
* As Head of Psychology you will also be working with clients with complex needs.
* You will hold a clinical caseload, develop and deliver formulation led care, and be competent in a range of therapeutic delivery such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and CAT.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Head of Psychology will work closely with the Hospital Director, Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director. It will be the responsibility of the Head of Psychology to ensure both the professional psychological practice and quality of the psychology department, to ensure excellence in patient experience and outcomes. You will be responsible for the delivery of reflective practice groups within the services and do so with an understanding of the model underpinning your service. You will have effective consultancy skills and able to manage clinical/organisational projects; and have competence in line management responsibilities and service-related standards including clinical governance.
What We Offer You
* Salary competitive based on skills and experience
* Support and opportunities for continuing professional development
* Option and support to progress through The Priory Network
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
* Generous annual leave entitlement + Your birthday off
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Private Healthcare
* Free parking
You can also take advantage of clear career pathways and support around training and personal development. If you are successful, you will be expected to complete a full two weeks induction upon starting with us at Priory and these occur on the first two weeks of every month. If you have to work a notice with your current employer, we recommend you do not hand your notice in until we are able to provide a start date to ensure a smooth transition between companies.
Requirements
Experience – Essential
* A confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two other therapeutic modalities, with at least one including training in an intervention suitable for working with complex disorders.
* An understanding and application of therapy principles with a willingness to train in therapies if not already received.
* Experience of working with Complex Clients at a strategic level and delivering high-level interventions for those complex service users.
* Training in Clinical Supervision
* Understanding, experience and training in assessment relevant to the environment
* Leadership and management experience.
Qualifications – Essential
* HCPC Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Priory Healthcare
Address: Stockton Hall Hospital, The Village, Stockton On The Forest, York, YO32 9UN
Employer's website: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/
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