Overview
Across Learning Disability Services in Gloucestershire there are several qualified and pre-qualification Psychologists who work closely together to promote a psychologically informed approach to supporting people with a learning disability. A broad range of psychological models are drawn upon and valued across the service and clinicians are encouraged to develop areas of special interest. We have a good track record of supporting ongoing CPD and there are regular meetings of Psychologists across teams and specialities to consider professional issues, service innovation and joint working. The Trust has close links with the Doctorate Training Course at Bath University and regularly takes trainees on placement, also inputting to the course curriculum.
You will join a strong and welcoming multi-disciplinary team, working to deliver an applied psychology model that promotes and supports effective psychological outcomes through direct and indirect models of working; therefore consultation, teaching and staff support will form an essential component of the post alongside direct clinical work.
Responsibilities
* To be responsible for promoting the psychological health and well-being of people with a Learning Disability referred to the Community Learning Disabilities Team.
* To directly provide and at band 8a co-ordinate highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention services to individuals/groups/organisations, using a variety of applied psychology models.
* To provide clinical supervision for pre-qualified psychology staff according to experience and to provide placements and supervision to Doctoral Clinical Psychology trainees and other psychological practitioners in training.
* To participate in relevant research and audit activity and to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development.
* To provide clinical services within the service area covered by the community team and wider LD Psychology service; the CLDT comprises another qualified Psychologist and a range of multi-disciplinary staff.
* Service delivered in a wide range of settings and locations: client homes, residential services, day care, educational facilities, GP practices, office/clinic, hospital wards.
Qualifications and requirements
* HCPC registration (or eligible to apply).
* Experience and expertise in learning disabilities and autism.
* Good relational skills, leadership qualities, a positive approach to work, and a solid understanding of psychological approaches for the client-group are essential.
* Post-qualification experience and enthusiasm for CPD and ongoing professional development.
Additional information
There are 6 other qualified Psychologists working within the Learning Disability Service in Gloucestershire. We have regular meetings of Psychologists across teams to consider professional issues, service innovation, and joint working initiatives. We support training placements and have close links with Bath University Doctorate Training Course.
You will be able to demonstrate professional and clinical skills directly relevant to the specialism, including the use of psychological assessment methods and formulation-based interventions. This post would appeal to those with a "can do" attitude who would relish opportunities to develop the service. The role requires an adaptable, flexible, resilient, hard-working team member with excellent organisational skills and initiative.
Organisation and culture
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues across 55 sites and in people’s homes. We strive to create a welcoming culture that values civility, inclusivity and diversity, and provides belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys and Pulse surveys provide opportunities to share experiences. In recent surveys, Trust scores have been high on recommendations, care quality and patient/service user priority.
We continue to invest in becoming a Great Place to Work with top-quartile performance in staff surveys.
Application information
We welcome discussion/applications from candidates with relevant experience and HCPC registration, including those who are about to qualify or have recently qualified. In some cases we would discuss amendments to the role with a view to appointing at Band 8a, or Band 7, with progression to Band 8a.
Our application process seeks to understand each candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. The Trust notes that some candidates use AI to generate answers and may lack specificity or fail to address key criteria. It is important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills and experiences effectively.
The Trust is required to work in line with UK visa and immigration rules. For sponsorship information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
Benefits include: free car parking at many sites; 27 days leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 33 with long service); a range of training and development opportunities up to Level 7; a multi-professional preceptorship programme; NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours; flexible, family-friendly and agile working; recognition and long-service awards; Fast Track physiotherapy; wellbeing support; and access to salary-sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car scheme, discounts on travel, leisure and retailers). See the attached Additional Information for Applicants document for more details.
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