Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Band 8a or 7/8a (dev.role)

Sabp; Guildford; Sur place; GBP 54 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to work in Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Wards in Guildford. The post involves psychological assessment, treatment, and collaboration within MDTs, including work with a PICU.

Applicants may be considered for Band 8a or Band 7–8a development, including doctoral candidates. The role offers diverse experience with affective disorders, psychosis and personality disorders, employing DBT, CBT for

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist is required.
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is essential.
• Experience working with adults in acute mental health settings is desirable.
• Competence in CBT, DBT and family interventions is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychological assessments to inform care planning.
• Deliver individual and group psychological therapies.
• Provide consultation and formulation support to MDT colleagues.
• Assist with discharge planning and community collaboration.
• Offer supervision, teaching and training to junior staff.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

MDT collaboration

Formation

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Description du poste

Are you passionate about mental health and being part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples' lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist to work in our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Wards in Guildford. The postholder will provide Psychological assessment, treatment, and be a valued member of the MDTs within the acute wards and a PICU.
The post is suitable for candidates seeking either a Band 8a role, or a Band 7 to Band 8a Development post, including those who are currently completing the final year of their doctorate. Please see attached Job Profiles for further details.
Our acute inpatient mental health wards are dedicated to the support of people of working age in mental health crisis. The post offers a diverse range of experience working with people with acute and complex mental health difficulties and the postholder will provide assessment and treatment of complex cases, and consultation and support to MDT colleagues. This includes structured assessments, individual therapy, groups, team formulation, indirect interventions, supervision, mentoring, and teaching and training.
You will join a friendly and supportive acute therapies team, as well as group of Psychologists in the locality. The trust has an enviable care pathways system which values Psychology. There are opportunities to train in DBT, CBT for psychosis, family interventions, CBT for personality disorders and structured clinical management.
Variety: You will have the chance to work with a wide range of complex presentations including affective disorders, psychosis, and personality, and using a variety of methods and approaches. With assessments, individual therapies, group therapies, family interventions, MDT working, complex case meetings, indirect interventions using a Positive Behaviour Support framework, and supervision all part of the role, it’s safe to say that no two days will feel the same! Many of our Psychologists in acute services find that the switching really helps to stay energised.
Fast-paced: You will get to be reflexive; formulating problems, identifying with teams when attempted solutions create a new or different problem, and supporting teams to remove barriers to discharge and supporting people to have an independent and personally meaningful life outside of hospital. Expect your day to fly by!
Autonomy: Acute Inpatient Psychologists can very much personalise and tailor the role of Psychology for the wards they are working on.
Leadership: You will be able to develop the role of Psychology and influence the direction of the wider team in an environment designed for recovery and safety. Psychology’s expertise are really valued for differential formulations, reducing restrictive practices, and delivering trauma-informed and Psychologically-informed care. You will also work with external agencies and community teams to enable the best steps forward for people's recovery journeys.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received and that interviews will be required to take place face-to-face at Farnham Road Hospital.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adam Jarvis Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07827 232999