Applied Psychologist (Development Role)

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK based health and care provider is seeking an HCPC registered psychologist for their inpatient services focused on Older Adult Mental Health. The role offers a pathway from Band 7 to Band 8a, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to significantly impact patient care. Responsibilities include assessments and interventions for older patients and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The Trust values diversity and promotes a supportive working environment with excellent supervision and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered psychologist in mental health.
• Experience in assessments and interventions.
• Ability to lead and provide expertise in psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments for older people with complex health needs.
• Engage in case discussion and care planning with MDTs.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the service.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Family liaison and consultation

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an HCPC registered psychologist to work in our inpatient services in Older Adult Mental Health. This is a development post appointed at Band 7 where you could gain experience to move to a Band 8a over 18 months. We would support someone from a different speciality who has a passion to work with older people. We have up to full time hours and can be flexible about working patterns. The post is in Hereford at the Stonebow unit but there could be flexibility about working in Bromsgrove at our other inpatient facility. We have two wards in each county: one supporting people with dementia and the other with people over 65 with mental health needs. Psychology is highly valued, both in terms of complex client work and in supporting teams in formulating care, delivering training, and leading service development. We would provide excellent supervision.

Psychological Lead for Older Adult inpatients: providing assessments and interventions for older people with complex health needs, including neuropsychological assessment. Interventions may involve family members and carers and include liaison and consultation. Active contribution to MDTs: providing case discussion and care planning with an emphasis on sharing formulations and evidence based care. Providing clinical expertise and developing leadership in the psychological needs of older people and their families, and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partner agencies.

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At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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