Clinical Psychologist
Job Description
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic clinical psychologist? We are looking for a psychologist to join our newly launched Complex Trauma pathway within Dorset.
Dorset HealthCare has recently transformed its Community Mental Health Services and, as part of this investment, has launched a new pathway for people who have experienced complex trauma and/or who have complex emotional needs. We are looking for Psychologists trained in NICE Approved treatment modalities (for example, DBT, CAT, ACT, EMDR). We can consider applicants who are committed to training in these areas.
As a Clinical Psychologist you willbe solely accountable and responsible for the direct delivery of psychological services to adults with Complex Trauma presentations. You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised programmes of care, including psychotherapy, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ. You will need to plan and prioritise patient workload whilst coordinating with existing teams and other agencies.
The role is diverse and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of really skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults.
This is a full-time post of up to 37.5 hours per week (part time considered).
Main duties of the job
Clinical work covers a whole range of different problems with which patients may present, as well as skilled and often complex assessments. Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the Adult/Older Persons Psychology teams, as well as the wider MDT is a regular part of your role.
Provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families and carers where appropriate, and to staff of the community team and other organisations involved in care.
You will be responsible for developing highly specialised programmes of care. Judgements need to be made involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 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.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
- Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
- Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to older adults and adults with Learning Disabilities
- Membership of HCPC
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience with adults with Learning Disability diagnosis, particularly those in community placements.
- Experience of Assessment and Formulation in Adults with an LD
- Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
- Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc
- Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing
Information Technology
Essential
- Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes
Additional requirements
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Must have a car as role requires driving around the rural area of West Dorset to visit clients in their homes and day centres etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
TBC - various sites available across Dorset
TBC - various sites available across Dorset
Dorset Wide
BH17 0RB
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
