Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Adult Wards

Jupiter Recruitment; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is seeking a committed Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for adult wards. The role involves working autonomously to provide specialist services and running therapeutic groups. Candidates should possess a recognized psychology degree and be registered with the HCPC. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary of £53,000, generous benefits including 33 days annual leave, free meals, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays)

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

24 hour GP Service

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with the HCPC.
• Ability to provide a specialist psychology service.
• Experience in running therapeutic groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by professionals.
• Undertake specialist assessments.
• Attend ward rounds and MDT meetings.

Skills

BPS recognised psychology degrees

Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice

Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting

Experience in inpatient work

Education

Degree in psychology

Job description

An outstanding job opportunity has arisen for a committed Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Adult Wards to work in an exceptional hospital clinic based in the Hertfordshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special clinic offers CAMHS Tier 4 low secure services for young people with a wide range of disorders and complex needs

To be considered for this position you must be qualified hold a degree in psychology and registered with the HCPC

As a Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT
• Undertaking specialist assessments
• Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed
• Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record
• Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures
• Preparing clinical reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries
• Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required
• Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Have BPS recognised psychology degrees
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
• Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting
• Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £53,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

Reference ID: 7165

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV