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Principal Psychologist

3 months ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary:

We are in search of a highly creative psychologist with varied clinical and leadership background to be part of our Psychiatric Liaison Service team in Luton.

Main Duties of the Job:
  • You will be a member of the PLS Leadership team, providing a psychological viewpoint for the development and implementation of multidisciplinary services in the general acute hospital and A&E settings.
  • Clinical responsibilities cover a wide spectrum of health conditions at the general acute hospital, including individuals with severe mental health challenges and high-risk situations in crisis at A&E. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various health disciplines within the hospital and create training programs for general wards.
  • Additionally, there is a 'follow-up psychology clinic' at A&E for individuals who have attempted suicide and require brief psychological support to stabilize and prevent future incidents.
About Us:

Our mission is to positively impact people's lives by enhancing their quality of life. Our core values include caring, respect, and inclusivity. We seek individuals who embody these values in their interactions with service users, carers, colleagues, and partner organizations.

Job Description: Job Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will participate in regular countywide Psychology Clinical Governance and peer-led CPD meetings.

For detailed information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification: Qualifications: Essential:
  • Post Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
  • NHS Core Profession or equivalent with a minimum of one year of psychological therapy training and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Proficiency in written and oral English.
Desirable:
  • Clinical supervision training.
Knowledge: Essential:
  • Expertise in psychological assessment, therapies for mental health disorders, and risk assessment.
  • Comprehensive understanding of different theoretical perspectives.
Desirable:
  • Advanced knowledge of psychological therapies and psychiatric assessment.
Experience: Essential:
  • Specialist experience as a Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic psychologist or psychotherapist, including assessment and treatment across various care settings.
  • Providing teaching, training, and clinical supervision.
Desirable:
  • Applying interventions in diverse cultural settings and developing integrated health pathways.