Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist
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An Opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team. We are an Adult Acute Inpatient Service within Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust and based in Doncaster. The post is offered as a Band 7 preceptorship opportunity or at an 8A dependant on experience.
About the Role
The service provides a high-quality person-centred service for people with acute mental health difficulties. The service offers a full multidisciplinary approach, and this post will be integral to the team.
Responsibilities
This post will offer a varied experience that will provide robust continuing professional development through clinical supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities.
The successful applicant will be managed by and offered clinical supervision from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the service and also the Psychological Professions Lead for Acute Services.
The acute inpatient environment often deals with acute crisis and distress. The psychologist will demonstrate passion for working with people with acute mental health difficulties and will be an effective communicator and be able to work effectively as part of wider multidisciplinary team.
A key part of the role will be supporting and embedding formulation within the service and support colleagues to understand and use formulation to effectively plan clinical interventions.
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There will be an expectation that the post holder will complete psychological assessments, formulations and intervention across a range of clinical presentations, they will also be expected to work at a systemic level as well as an individual level and have a willingness to support the learning of others in the team through teaching and training.
Requirements
Suitable candidates should be HCPC registered and have a determination to improve the lives of people with acute mental health difficulties. Prior experience in working with severe mental health problems is essential. Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with this clinical group is also essential.
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
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https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Gavin Lawton
Job title: Psychological Professions Lead
Email address: Gavin.Lawton@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07811794460
For an informal chat or if you wish to learn more about the role please contact
Gavin Lawton, Psychological Professional Lead - Acute Directorate Doncaster - 07811794460
Dr Susannah Parker - Director of Psychological Therapies Doncaster - susannah.parker4@nhs.net
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