Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist- Fixed term (mat cover)
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We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC-registered, or soon to be registered, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC-registered, or soon to be registered, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Trustwide Intensive Support Team for behaviours that challenge in dementia.
This post is fixed-term to provide maternity leave cover.
You will work with care homes to meet the needs of people with dementia using psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions.
We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving quality of life for people with dementia, their carers and families, and share a commitment to compassionate, person-centred practice.
This is a fantastic development opportunity for newly qualified Psychologists. We can offer you:
- Regular clinical and management supervision
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Links with the University of Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme
You will be supported by your colleagues in the Trust-wide Intensive Support Team, and by the wider Older Adults Psychology team that works across community and inpatient services. Both of these teams are committed to shared learning, service improvement, and advocacy for older people.
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Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community-based work.
This post involves working with care homes across East Surrey (including Redhill, Reigate, Tandridge, Epsom, Mole Valley, and Elmbridge).
You will deliver formulation-led, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions based on Positive Behaviour Support and the Newcastle model for people with dementia with severe and complex needs.
You will undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
You will contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and provide consultation, supervision, and training to CMHT colleagues delivering psychosocial assessments and interventions for people with dementia.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
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We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability, and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking, and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Important Notes
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Sarah Johnson
Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email address: drsarah.johnson@sabp.nhs.uk
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