An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in 2 exceptional mental health services based in the Cumbria area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
You will provide support across two services in Workington and another service in Cumbria, spending 3 days per week at the closest service and 2 days at the other, or working part-time at either service.An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in 2 exceptional mental health services based in the Cumbria area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
You will provide support across two services in Workington and another service in Cumbria, spending 3 days per week at the closest service and 2 days at the other, or working part-time at either service. Both offer community-based residential care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
To be considered for this position you must hold a BPS recognised psychology degrees + UK HCPC registration
As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service
Undertaking high quality direct assessment & therapeutic and indirect consultative, advisory, and evaluative specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions
Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods
Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise
Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care
Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
An approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting
Experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
Previous experience of conducting research and project working
The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £70,000 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both full time and part time roles available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Inc Bank Holidays – plus your birthday off
Free meals
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
Pension contribution to secure your future
Life Assurance for added peace of mind
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
Reference ID: 7061
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV