Overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to work at Charlton Lane Hospital in Cheltenham. Charlton Lane is a 48-bedded Later Life Mental Health Inpatient unit with three wards - two focused on functional illness and the third specialising in dementia. The post encompasses a variety of roles including individual therapy and carer support as well as behavioural and neuropsychological assessment. The psychology service also supports psychological care in the hospital through the provision of training, supervision, consultation, formulation and facilitation of reflective practice with staff. The post holder will also provide supervision and leadership for other psychology colleagues working in the hospital including a band 4 Assistant Psychologist. There is potential to expand on these core roles, particularly in a Trust formed to bring together physical and mental health care in one organisation.
We welcome discussion/applications from those with the relevant experience and HCPC registration.
The successful candidate will join the collective group of Psychologists specialising in work with older people across Gloucestershire. The team currently comprises a Consultant Lead Psychologist, seven Clinical Psychologists and two assistants. We meet regularly for CPD, clinical and professional supervision, and to work on joint service development and training projects.
There is a skilled and dedicated workforce and the Trust strives to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Responsibilities
* Carry a caseload and provide a direct service for psychological issues which demand more than a standard therapeutic approach (e.g., low-intensity interventions may have been tried unsuccessfully; methods may need significant adaptation; challenges in maintaining a therapeutic relationship).
* Draw from a range of assessment tools and methodologies including neuropsychological tests; interpret and integrate complex data to develop psychological formulations and identify the most relevant intervention strategy.
* Monitor and evaluate progress, refining formulations and interventions as necessary; assess and manage risk within an appropriate psychological framework.
* Evaluate and make decisions about assessment and treatment options, considering theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors such as historical and developmental processes shaping individuals and the views of other professionals involved.
* Plan and prioritise workload with autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge of clients managed by psychologically based care plans.
* Work primarily within a multi-disciplinary team where a variety of opinions and expertise are brought to bear.
* Maintain appropriate records in electronic or hard copy format in line with Trust policies and Professional guidelines, including workload data and reporting requirements.
* Provide supervision and leadership for other psychology colleagues working in the hospital, including a band 4 Assistant Psychologist.
Qualifications
* HCPC registered Psychologist (Clinical) with experience relevant to older adults and inpatient settings.
* Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development, leadership opportunities and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
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