Principle Psychologist
1 month ago
Job summary
Are you an experienced Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and changes lives for the better? Join the team atThornford Parkand enjoy support from a regional network of healthcare will be working atThornford Parka service that provides medium and low secure service for men and women, in addition to having two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs).There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD atThornford Park,where you will have access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.Reporting to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of delivering strategic and clinical strategies to grow and further develop the care pathway through specialist psychological advice and consultationsYou will have experience and knowledge in carrying a designated caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment within secure/PICU services.
We value your professional growth and offer numerous career development opportunities. Our extensive range of courses is designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.
It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
Main duties of the job
As a Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you will be:
Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence Taking a key role in service development Line Management of specified team members Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team Providing evidence based psychological assessment Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs Contributing to MDT care planning and review Contributing to professional development within the team Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager Engaging in CPD
About us
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence Taking a key role in service development Line Management of specified team members Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team Providing evidence based psychological assessment Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs Contributing to MDT care planning and review Contributing to professional development within the team Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager Engaging in CPD Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
To be successful in this role, you'll need: BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate. HCPC Registered. Eligible for Chartered Membership of the BPS Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.
Experience
Essential
To be successful in this role, you'll need: BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate. HCPC Registered. Eligible for Chartered Membership of the BPS Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.