Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Clinical Psychologist Development Post in Learning Disabilities
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Job Title: Psychological Therapist
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Psychological Therapist (qualified HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist) to join the expanding Learning Disability Services in North Essex.
The newly appointed clinician will be joining multidisciplinary services, consisting of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Arts Therapists, and Community Nurses. This Band 7 role is a development post, which offers the possibility of moving to a Band 8a upon achievement of the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies.
Job Details:
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
- Requirement: Applicants must be registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
- Essential: Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car unless a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 prevents driving.
Responsibilities:
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- Implementing a variety of psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for individuals across a range of ability levels.
- Supporting families and carers.
- Working predominantly in community services but may also continue into inpatient services if necessary.
About the Role:
The post holder will be joining a well-established Psychology service and receive supervision from an appropriately experienced Clinical Psychologist. We support a range of training opportunities and ongoing professional development. There are good links with the University of Essex and the University of Hertfordshire Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programmes.
- Opportunities for R&D as our clinicians are already engaged in several research, teaching, and academic programs.
- Active promotion of further training and CPD opportunities such as systemic, EMDR, CBT, and Narrative based approaches.
- Offering a thoughtful and integrative model of psychological therapies for our service users.
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About Us:
Hertfordship Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our Family Of Over 4,500 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout
- Welcoming
- Kind
- Positive
- Respectful
- Professional
Contact Information:
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
- Name: Nina Viljoen
- Job Title: Consultant Psychologist
- Email Address: n.viljoen@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07879817531
We welcome informal enquiries and visits. Please contact Dr Alison Spencer (Alison.spencer2@nhs.net) or Nina Viljoen (n.viljoen@nhs.net)
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