Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
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About HPFT
Here at HPFT we have a long history of delivering outstanding care, and we are taking our inpatient psychological therapies service to the next level. Through an extensive expansion of our psychology provision, we are in a period of skill development with the wider workforce and embedding trauma informed approaches across all wards. This is an exciting time of change.
We are looking for a caring and committed 8b Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to lead the teams supporting change. If you have the relevant skills, are energetic, imaginative and, above all, care passionately about working with individuals and families towards recovery, and leading an outstanding psychology service then we want to hear from you!
The role will be based across 3 sites in Stevenage, St. Albans and Radlett. You may also be required to spend time in our other sites across the trust. You will form part of a vibrant, passionate, and supportive inpatient psychology service.
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The Successful Candidate Will
- Be a HCPC registered Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
- Have strong post qualification experience in mental health, with extensive experience of working in acute settings.
- Have a solid understanding of recovery principles and Trauma Informed Approaches
- Have extensive skill in working flexibly and in collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Have experience of leading a team and driving through change.
In Return We Can Offer
- Regular opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Leadership and management training
- On top of basic salary, high cost allowance supplement £2,122 per annum pro rata
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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About Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Hertfordshire 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 4,000 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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Sharon Ackers
Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email address: sharon.ackers@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07870 365250
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