Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist
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An opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Psychology Service within Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. The job is based with Bournemouth East CMHT, Kings Park Hospital.
About the Role
As a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, you will be solely accountable and responsible for the direct delivery of psychological services to adults with significant mental illness/disorder. You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised psychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ. You will provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families, and carers where appropriate, and to the wider multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct delivery of psychological services to adults with significant mental illness/disorder.
- Skilled in assessment, formulation, and delivery of highly specialised psychological therapies.
- Provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake clinically relevant research and audit evaluation.
- Supervise the research & development activities of Assistants and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
- Develop highly specialised programmes of care.
- Share sensitive information with clients, their carers, and other professionals.
- Receive regular highly specialised supervision in line with good practice guidelines.
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Requirements
- Clinical or Counselling Psychologist qualification.
- Experience in highly specialised psychological therapies.
- Ability to handle highly complex facts and situations.
- Skilled in assessment, formulation, and therapy delivery.
- Ability to share sensitive information with various stakeholders.
- Willingness to engage in research and supervision activities.
Working Conditions
- Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week.
- Location: Based with Bournemouth East CMHT, Kings Park Hospital.
- Flexible working: Available.
About the Organisation
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to empowering people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We run 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.
Benefits
- High quality training and supervision opportunities.
- Regular opportunities for staff to connect, support, and learn from each other.
- Inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunities.
Application Process
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): The Trust will cover the cost of your DBS check.
- Contact: For further details, please contact Dr Lilian Garcia-Roberts, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical and Service Lead on 01202 584440 or email lilian.garcia-roberts@nhs.net
Note: Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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