Introduction
Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic.
You will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with acute mental health needs on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care.
Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.
As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.
Your Psychologist career at Potters Bar Clinic will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.
It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
Please refer to the job spec when applying. The job spec gives detailed information regarding the job requirements in terms of hours and skills.
As a Psychologist you will be:
1. Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT.
2. Undertaking specialist assessments.
3. Providing specialist interventions according to formulations based on an appropriate conceptual framework, NICE guidelines, evidence from research, and in accordance with the wider MDT formulation and interventions.
4. Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.
5. Continually monitor risk of all patients for whom there is direct contact, or regarding which the post holder receives relevant information, ensure acute risk is managed, liaise with MDT (and in particular responsible psychiatrist) regarding risk, and update electronic record including risk assessment as required.
6. Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record.
7. Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures.
8. Preparing clinical; reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries.
9. Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required
10. Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
11. Have BPS recognised psychology degrees
12. Be HCPC registered
13. Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
14. Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting
15. Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential
Where you will be working:
Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18.
Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.
What you will get:
16. Annual salary of £52,000, Pro Rata considered 4 days a week
17. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
18. Free meals and parking
19. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
20. 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
21. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
22. Pension contribution to secure your future.
23. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
24. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
A full job description and personal specification is available upon request.