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Lead Psychologist Reference ID: 7015Day ShiftsFull TimePermanent, Widnes
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Client:
Jupiter Recruitment
Location:
Widnes, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
18.07.2025
Expiry Date:
01.09.2025
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Job Description:
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation service based in the Widnes, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is a state-of-the-art facility which has two areas; a locked assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties
**To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC, BPS accredited and a Chartered Member of the BPS**
As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
· Attending and contributing to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings
· Supporting the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
· Participating fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the service user is fully engaged in their care pathway
· Supporting clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes
· Supporting the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working
· Taking a key role in Psychology service developments, providing an evidence-based approach to new clinical initiatives
· Maximising current opportunities to make improvements to the service area.
· Participating in the recruitment of junior psychology staff
· Supporting in the development and implementation of policies that enhance staff safety and risk management
· Working with internal and external agencies in order to enhance treatment pathways for service users
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
· Competence in assessing, formulating, and working therapeutically with service users
· Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service
· Ability to supervise junior members of the team
· Knowledge and understanding of working with trauma
· Experience in working with people with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area
· Competency in psychological assessments and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods
The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary up to £70,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
· The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
· Free meals and parking
· Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
· Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
· Pension contribution to secure your future
· Life Assurance for added peace of mind
· Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
Reference ID: 7015
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [emailprotected]
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