Overview
Clinical Psychologist - Older Age Inpatients. To provide a high-quality, specialist clinical psychology service to older adults admitted to the inpatient mental health ward. The postholder will deliver psychological assessment, formulation, interventions and group therapy for individuals experiencing complex mental health difficulties, cognitive decline, and/or dementia-related conditions. They will also contribute to staff training, supervision, and service development, supporting the ward in delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist psychological assessments using a range of psychometric, neuropsychological, and observational tools.
* Develop and share psychological formulations to inform multidisciplinary care planning.
* Deliver individual and group psychological interventions tailored to the needs of older adults (e.g. CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, reminiscence approaches).
* Offer consultation and advice to colleagues on psychological aspects of care.
* Conduct cognitive assessments to assist with diagnosis of dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
* Support risk assessment and management from a psychological perspective.
* Work as an integral member of the ward’s multidisciplinary team (psychiatrists, nurses, OTs, social workers, physiotherapists, etc.).
* Contribute to daily handovers, ward rounds, and discharge planning meetings.
* Provide psychological leadership to the team in understanding challenging behaviours and emotional distress.
About the Trust
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues and offers a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. The organisation is committed to staff development, with regular learning opportunities.
Additional information
We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organisation.
Key documents: clinical and organisational strategy (2023–2028); terms and conditions of service. For further details or informal visits contact: Kerry Sheldon, Consultant Psychologist, DCG Psychology Lead (kerry.sheldon@nhs.net).
For more information about working for RDaSH and the benefits offered, visit the official website.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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