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Clinical Psychologist - Rehabilitation PathwayAre you a skilled clinical psychologist passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health challenges? Join our dynamic team and take on a pivotal role within our Rehabilitation Pathway, which comprises of Willow Ward, inpatient rehab and The Mental Health Rehabilitation Team, community.In this role you will be responsible for providing highly specialised Clinical Leadership across the rehabilitation services in Somerset for service users with complex severe and enduring mental health difficulties across the rehabilitation pathway. You will be responsible for coordinating and providing specialist assessment, formulation, consultation, training and supervision.As part of the leadership team, you will deliver clinical leadership when required and play a vital role in designing and shaping new services. Collaboration with senior staff in the Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapies Service will ensure the effective implementation of best practice.Main duties of the jobYou will independently manage complex cases as an autonomous practitioner, applying guidelines, policies, and research, and seeking consultation when needed. You will support capacity monitoring and caseload management within the Rehabilitation Pathway to ensure efficiency and equitable access.Responsibilities include providing expert consultancy to staff and professionals on assessment, case formulation, and interventions; delivering specialised psychological assessments and treatments; and participating in multidisciplinary discussions and planning. You will deputise for senior colleagues as agreed.You will identify training needs, contribute to the service's development strategy, and deliver teaching and training as required. Additionally, you will ensure teams have access to an evidence‑based framework for understanding and supporting clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties through advice, consultation, and dissemination of specialist knowledge.About usAt Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you will gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.Job responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please see the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsDoctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent level qualification in another psychological professionRegistration with the relevant provisional body such as the Health Professions CouncilRelevant specialist CPD qualification (Diploma/Masters etc.) for example specialist therapy training.Management training/ qualificationClinical supervision trainingExperienceSignificant specialist post qualification experience in the field of severe mental illness.Experience of work across service settings and agencies.Supervision experience with all grades of staff.Experience of Service Development/Project WorkConsultancy work in multi-professional settings.Service development/ project work.R&D work in specialist area.Experience managing ServicesAdditional CriteriaOwn transport available for work purposes.Full UK driving licence.Accreditation in NICE approved therapy, e.g. CBT or CATSignificant experience and competence in Neuropsychological AssessmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
