We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Clinical Psychologist, with post-qualification experience in learning disability services. The post is part-time and will be based at Astley Court inpatient assessment and treatment service. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the post holder will provide psychological services to individuals admitted to Astley Court.
The post holder will be professionally supervised by a senior clinical psychologist and will have the opportunity to be part of a large, active group of qualified psychologists working across four counties. The service maintains strong links with clinical psychology doctoral training programs in each county and is committed to supporting ongoing continuing professional development.
Key responsibilities include providing a specialist clinical psychology service to adults with learning disabilities admitted to Astley Court and coordinating the psychological services within the inpatient unit.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organization with ambitions to excel. We are one of only five mental health trusts to achieve an overall 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission. Our goal is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our team of over 4,000 staff members provides health and social care for more than 400,000 people with mental health issues, physical health issues, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk. We deliver services within the community and various inpatient settings, including nationally commissioned specialist services such as Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, and medium and low secure learning disability services.
Our Trust Values:
The care we provide makes a significant difference to the lives of our service users, their families, and carers. Our approach is underpinned by principles of choice, independence, and equality, and these values are embedded throughout our organization:
* Welcoming
* Kind
* Positive
* Respectful
* Professional
These values are central to everything we do and how we do it.
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Do you want to work with us to help our service users live the fullest lives possible? Are you interested in professional development and being supported to reach your potential?
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
* Name: Andrew Adlem
* Job Title: Professional Lead for Psychological Services in LD
* Email: andrew.adlem@nhs.net
* Telephone: 07825724512
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