We are seeking an experienced and dynamic psychologist to join two innovative services in Swindon: the Primary Care Complex Emotional Needs Service (PC CEN) and the Primary Care Liaison Service (PCLS). This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills, contribute to service development, and deliver impactful psychological care within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
The role is designed to span both services, though we would consider applicants interested in either part of the role.
About the services
* PC CEN: Provides brief psychological support for individuals experiencing emotional and relational difficulties, often associated with personality disorder. With new investment, the service is expanding to include support for people with complex PTSD who may not meet criteria for secondary mental health services. This is an exciting time to join a growing team and help shape the future of the service.
* PCLS: Offers mental health triage, assessment, brief interventions, advice, and signposting for diverse mental health issues. You will work closely with the Swindon Psychological Therapies Service (PTS) to deliver high-quality psychological care within a multidisciplinary approach that supports timely and effective mental health support in primary care settings.
Team and location
Both services are based in the same location, with teams working closely together to ensure joined-up care and a supportive working environment.
Main duties
This role is currently structured as three days per week in PC CEN and two days in PCLS. We are open to applicants interested in either part of the role.
As PC CEN Psychologist, you will lead the locality team, overseeing therapists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWPs) to deliver safe, evidence-based interventions for clients with complex emotional needs and PTSD. You will also provide interventions to a small caseload of service users.
As PCLS Psychologist, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, formulation, brief interventions, and signposting for various mental health presentations. This part of the role is linked to the Swindon Psychological Therapies Service, which includes a trainee Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) and is actively developing its psychological offerings.
About AWP
We are Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community mental health care across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding team promotes mental health and wellbeing. We are committed to a person-centered approach and recognize that happy, fulfilled employees provide better care.
Our commitment to diversity
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings, as diversity strengthens us.
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