Adult Clinical Counsellor/Psychologist (Dorset Adult Psychology Service)
An opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic Clinical Counselling / Psychologists to join the Adult Psychology Service. As part of the Dorset Adult Psychology Service, you will work with other friendly and dedicated psychologists/therapists to provide specialist psychological services for adults CMHTs in Dorset.
Responsibilities
* Clinical work covers a whole range of different problems with which patients may present, as well as skilled and often complex assessments.
* Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the OPP team, as well as the wider MDT is a regular part of our role.
* Support the Poole, Purbeck, Wimborne, Christchurch and Bournemouth Adult Community Mental Health Teams.
* Develop highly specialised programmes of care.
* Make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
* Provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families, carers and staff where appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check – the Trust will cover the cost.
* Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
* Currently, candidates requiring Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.
* Skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised programmes of care, including psychotherapy, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ.
Employment Details
Both posts are 37.5 hours per week (job share considered). One post is based at Kings Park Hospital, Bournemouth, while the second is at various locations across East Dorset.
There is also the possibility of a relocation package for candidates moving to Dorset; details can be discussed in interview.
Benefits
Our 7,000-strong workforce delivers outstanding health care services. We are commended for our excellent patient experience and staff satisfaction and we celebrate diversity, equality and inclusion.
Company and Culture
Dorset HealthCare is a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust that runs 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We are awarded the CQC outstanding rating and we are committed to building a workplace for the future.
How to Apply
Please read the attached job description and person specification. Include in your supporting statement how your experience and skills meet the criteria set out in these documents.
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