Clinical Psychologist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Baldrine; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave inc. bank holiday

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

24 hour GP service

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd has a vacancy for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Adult Wards in a Hertfordshire hospital clinic. The post requires HCPC registration and a psychology degree, with autonomous clinical work and involvement in MDT meetings.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with day shifts and a salary of £52,000–£53,000 per year, paid monthly. Benefits include generous annual leave, meals and parking, wellbeing support, and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist with HCPC registration.
• BPS recognised psychology degrees.
• Experience in psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous specialist psychology service to patients as agreed with MDT.
• Run ward-based therapeutic groups.
• Record all clinical work in the electronic patient record.
• Attend ward rounds and MDT meetings; prepare advance reports.
• Prepare clinical reports such as assessments and discharge summaries.
• Liaise with internal/external colleagues as required.
• Complete all recording and reporting tasks for clinical work.

Skills

Autonomy

Inpatient experience

Group therapy

Education

BPS recognised degree

HCPC registered

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
• 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 £52,000 - £53,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. 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

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