An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers.
This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro:cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.
To be considered for this position you must hold a relevant qualification in Psychology and be registered with the HCPC.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and deliver appropriate and relevant treatments and interventions within the field of therapy to promote and develop the mental, emotional, physical and social well‑being of clients; liaising with family and carers.
* Receive and respond promptly to referrals, undertake assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities and interventions.
* Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions within the field of therapy ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the client's therapy plan.
* Manage an assigned caseload within agreed timescales ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues and clinical staff.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised information systems and other associated documentation, presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings.
* Lead and co‑ordinate professional and clinical colleagues, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance, and assist with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes.
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate postgraduate qualifications.
* Approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division.
* Understanding of evidence‑based psychological practice.
* Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting.
* Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits.
* Previous experience of conducting research and project work.
Benefits
The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of GBP 40,000 pro rata. This exciting position is a permanent part‑time role working 22.5 hours a week.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment) plus a day off for your birthday.
* A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP).
* Free parking.
* Long Service Annual Leave entitlements.
* Carefirst: Employee Assistance Services.
* Continuous learning and development.
* Voluntary Benefits.
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