Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Adult Wards - Potters Bar

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health service provider in Potters Bar is looking for an experienced Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role includes conducting psychological assessments, delivering group interventions, and facilitating reflective practice. Candidates should be HCPC registered and possess a BPS-recognized psychology degree. This position offers an annual salary of £52,000, 33 days leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual salary of £52,000

33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays)

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

24 hour GP Service

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Be HCPC registered.
• Have a BPS recognised psychology degree.
• Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting.
• Ability to carry a service user's caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions to adult acute mental health patients.
• Deliver individual and group interventions.
• Run therapeutic groups on the ward.
• Monitor patient risk and update electronic records.

Skills

HCPC registration

Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice

Experience in inpatient work

Ability to assess complex needs

Education

BPS recognised psychology degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic. You will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with acute mental health needs on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care. Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions to adult acute mental health patients.
• Deliver individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments.
• Work autonomously within the MDT following formulations and evidence-based guidelines.
• Facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and design and deliver training.
• Run therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.
• Monitor patient risk, liaise with MDT and update electronic record.
• Ensure accurate electronic record keeping.
• Attend ward rounds, MDT meetings, case conferences and CPAs; provide reports.
• Prepare assessment reports and discharge summaries.
• Liaise with internal and external colleagues as required.

Qualifications

• Be HCPC registered.
• Have a BPS recognised psychology degree.
• Have an understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting.
• Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential.
• Be able to carry a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support care plans.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £52,000, pro rata considered 4 days a week.
• 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.
• There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Rams Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. It follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.