Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join the Wallasey & West Wirral adult CMHT at a time of exciting development. The team provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention for people with complex mental health needs, focusing on a recovery model and trauma‑informed care.
Responsibilities
* Deliver direct therapeutic work with individuals and families.
* Support the delivery of psychologically informed care and care planning through case discussions, MDT meetings, supervision, training and consultation.
* Provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment and interventions, including assessments for people with complex difficulties.
* Contribute to ongoing service developments, including participation in the National CMHT Transformation Programme.
* Engage in research and audit activities where encouraged.
Qualifications
* Essential
o Post‑graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those trained prior to 1996).
o HPC registration.
* Desirable
o Post‑doctoral training or qualification in a specialised area such as ACT, DBT, EMDR, CBT, CFT, CAT or MBT.
o Supervision qualification.
Knowledge & Expertise
* Expertise in complex psychological assessment and intervention.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and effective communication skills.
* Experience in providing consultation to other professionals and non‑professional groups.
* Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology.
Experience
* Expertise in neuropsychological assessment.
* Experience liaising with other health professionals.
* Experience providing teaching and training.
* Experience working with adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
Personal & Professional Development
* Access to training in EMDR and other therapy modalities relevant to service users.
* Support for gaining additional qualifications and attending national courses.
Additional Information
* Band 8a for those with 1+ year post‑qualification experience; a Band 7 preceptorship is available for newly qualified clinicians progressing to band 8a.
* Part‑time hours may be considered.
* Permanent, full‑time contract. Salary £55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro rata.
* Location: Stein Centre, Derby Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ.
* Application deadline: early; the vacancy may close prior to the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.
Equal Opportunities
We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community applicants and encourage applications from residents experiencing disability under the Equality Act 2010.
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