Job summary
- Main area
- HCPC Register Psychologist Clinical/Counseling/Forensic
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: 3 days a week
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 152-M054.24
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. Ann's Hospital
- Town
- Poole
- Salary
- £30,571 - £34,409 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Inpatient Psychologist
Band 8a
The 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.
Job overview
Are you a psychologist looking for a change? Come join our dedicated Inpatient Psychology Service!
As an Inpatient Psychologist you will be responsible for a psychological service to those clients with an identified need across the acute In Patient services in the east of Dorset. This will include provision of highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions for very complex patients. You will increase workforce capacity and skill of the team to promote permanence and mental health providing timely, comprehensive written and verbal reports to professionals and service users, and communicate sensitively regarding all aspects of the work (e.g., assessment, formulation, intervention plans).
This is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week based at St Ann’s Hospital.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed, please contact Dr Pedro Aniceto at [email protected] or on 07481118083.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist, evidence-based psychological interventions to adults in inpatient settings, using a thorough understanding of trauma, various therapeutic approaches (such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy), and the latest research in clinical psychology.
You will effectively use psychological tests and measurements, as well as other appropriate methods of data collection (e.g., observation), to inform treatment. Regularly review and monitor treatment outcomes in line with established goals.
You will conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans in line with clinical risk policies.
Maintain high standards of Clinical Psychology practice through continued professional development and supervision, in consultation with the post holder’s professional and service managers.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist & eligibility for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society.
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post qualification experience at least 2 years as a Clinical Psychologist
- Previous experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children and/or people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the life span - in professional management in relation to the children in care and post-care client group and their physical and mental health.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS & HCPC.
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision with a multi-agency setting
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training (e.g. for RiO/Mosaic).
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to sustain professional composure in complex situations including situations of violence and aggression within a range of environments.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pedro Aniceto
- Job title
- Practitioner Psychologist / Team Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07481118083
- Additional information
For any clarification please contact me on [email protected]
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