Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

2 weeks ago

Dorchester Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Come and join our Community Learning Disability Team based in West Dorset. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide psychological assessment, formulation and treatment to adults with learning disabilities who have a range of psychological conditions. Our team of psychologists have a number of therapy specialties including EMDR, CAT, ACT and CBT. We are involved in a range of exciting initiatives including developing the dementia pathway, development of therapy packs, capacity assessments, and much more.


You will assist with supervision to assistant psychologists and guide doctoral trainee clinical psychologists on placement. We provide excellent clinical supervision, support, and opportunities to develop skills and professional development. We have a brilliant record of providing additional training opportunities to our clinical psychologists, with further training in a range of therapies as well as specialist areas of interest for individual clinicians.


We provide a comprehensive and supported Preceptorship Programme from the Band 7 to Band 8afor this role. This is a great opportunity to consolidate and develop core skills learned during clinical training, under the supervision of highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologists.
The role is very diverse, and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of really skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults who have a learning disability. Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the Psychology Team, as well as the wider MDT is a regular part of our role.


This is a part time post of 25.Please see attached the Band 7 and Band 8a specific Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the requirements for this role.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.


We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.


We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. If you are interested in moving to Dorset there is also the possibility of a relocation package which can be discussed in interview. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net


When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.


Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Knowledge, skills and training
Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC.
Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to older adults and adults with Learning Disabilities
Clinical experience with adults with Learning Disability diagnosis, particularly those in community placements.
Experience of Assessment and Formulation in Adults with an LD
Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc
Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing

Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes


Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Must have a car as role requires driving around the rural area of West Dorset to visit clients in their homes and day centres etc.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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