Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Psychologist to work on one of our inpatient units for Older People.
You will be joining an experienced Inpatient service and be part of our wider team of Psychologists specialising in work with older people across inpatients and community services. We are a supportive team that values innovation, fosters development and is passionate about the care of older people and their families.
The post is based at The Meadows 24 bed inpatient unit in Epsom, which is divided into 3 smaller wards, two for people with dementia and one for people with complex mental health needs. You will be working collaboratively with a full multidisciplinary team including Psychiatry, Nursing, OT, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Activities Coordinators and Pharmacy.
This post will be supported and supervised by the Lead Psychologist for Older Adults inpatients who is clinically based at the unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating a personalised development plan, in line with your career interests and the needs of the service.
- Conducting psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions and cognitive assessments for people with dementia and mental health needs, and their support networks.
- Providing consultation, training, and formulation discussions for the ward team.
- Supporting the team to use psychosocial approaches within their everyday practice.
- Supporting team managers and clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.
- Practicing within a positive behaviour support, autism informed, and trauma informed care framework.
- Supervising an Assistant Psychologist who will support your delivery of Psychological services to the ward.
- Leading on quality improvement projects including the culture of care programme.
- Contributing to the development of psychology provision across older people’s services.
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About the Role
This post is based on Meadows inpatient unit. On occasions, there will be some travel required throughout Surrey to attend some of our wider meetings.
About Us
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.
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.
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About 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.
Application Information
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!
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Kirstie Chandler
- Job title: Lead Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: kirstie.chandler@sabp.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01372 203425
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