Overview
The Senior Psychological Therapist will work with in-patients and Specialist and Trauma teams in a multi-disciplinary setting within Queen Victoria Hospital. The role suits someone who enjoys a varied day, collaborative teamwork, and expanding knowledge of specialist NHS services. The successful applicant should be quick-thinking, kind, and recognize that physical and emotional needs co-exist to support wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Establish good working relationships with specialist teams and identify what the Senior Psychological Therapist can offer.
* Liaise with specialist teams to determine psychological support needed for the patient pathway.
* Coordinate with external services to ensure a smooth pathway for patients with complex needs.
* Provide staff training, supervision, and support to enhance understanding of psychological impact and pressures of trauma on patients and staff.
* Support individual staff to increase awareness of psychological and mental health approaches.
* Supervise trainees from the University of Surrey on Specialist placements when required.
* Collaborate with departments offering training in the broader hospital setting on the psychological impact of health issues.
* Explore opportunities for research within departments (Sleep, Burns, Speech and Language) and pursue personal development if desired.
Essential qualifications and experience
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Masters (or equivalent) in Psychotherapy/CBT/Counselling
* Experience of working in a medical setting or large statutory or voluntary organisation
Desirable qualifications
* Qualifications in EMDR or similar evidence-based Trauma Therapy
* Experience of working with physical health issues
* Experience of working with Mental Health issues
Other requirements
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act conditions.
* Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; see UK Visas & Immigration guidance for details.
* UK professional registration: applicants must have current UK registration.
Job details
* Job location: Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
* Band: 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
Employer
* Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
* Website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/
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