Are you an innovative, passionate and experienced clinical/counselling psychologist with a background in Learning Disability services for people with complex behaviour and severe mental health problems? Do you have experience of working in successful psychological services, of managing strategic projects, and of working effectively in multi‑disciplinary settings? Are you energetic and ready for your next career move? This is a rare opportunity to join a well‑established psychology service where psychologists work closely with other multi‑disciplinary professionals to offer high‑quality care to adults with learning disabilities both in community settings and in an inpatient unit.
You will be leading a staff team who are passionate about improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and who are keen to be creative in implementing evidence‑based interventions to meet people's needs.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure relevant clinical supervision is provided to staff.
2. Ensure the current standards of service provision are monitored and maintained.
3. Work with the Consultant Psychologist to further develop a standardised psychological service into the inpatient assessment and treatment unit.
4. Provide high‑quality assessment, formulations and interventions for people with learning disabilities who have been referred to the service as well as consultations within the wider system.
5. Work with the psychology management team on service development and evaluation.
Qualifications
1. Post graduate doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent).
2. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
3. Significant post‑qualification experience of working as a psychologist with people with learning disabilities, of working in a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency way, of managing a complex caseload and of managing complex situations concerning risk management.
4. Experience in supervising psychologists and/or psychological therapists; as well as delivering teaching and training.
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The successful applicant will be based at Times Square, Market Street, Bracknell RG12 1JD and will need to travel across Berkshire. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Values
* Caring for and about you is our top priority.
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
* Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Benefits
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
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