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Job Overview
We are recruiting for a Band 8a Psychologist in our Liaison Mental Health Team, part of the redevelopment of psychology in the Urgent Care Pathway. The successful applicant will work alongside a multidisciplinary team at Telford and Wrekin - Princess Royal Hospital, providing assessment, formulation, and brief interventions for service users presenting with mental health difficulties in an acute hospital setting. The role includes consultation, staff well-being, team formulation, and training, maintaining close links with other psychology colleagues within the pathway.
Main Duties
1. Provide a specialist clinical psychology service within the Urgent Care service for adults, their families, or carers, in various settings including home visits.
2. Communicate complex information effectively, especially in emotive situations, overcoming psychological resistances.
3. Conduct psychological assessments, interpret data, and provide feedback sensitively.
4. Perform risk assessments and manage risks professionally.
5. Offer expert formulation and psychological interventions based on assessments.
6. Develop and implement plans for psychological interventions across care settings.
Benefits
* Support for career development
* Excellent NHS Pension scheme
* Generous leave entitlements and flexible working options
* Health and Wellbeing resources
* Travel and transport benefits, including lease cars and bikes
* Free parking and annual flu vaccinations
* Additional support via Citizens Advice and hardship funds
Application and Contact
For further information, contact Dr. Neil Jones or Hope Lloyd via email. Please mention AI usage in your application as required. The vacancy may close early if filled quickly.
Person Specification
Essential: Registration, CPD evidence
Desirable: Post-registration training, post-doctoral specializations
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Healthcare Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare
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