Clinical Psychologist

Active Care Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Active Care Group as a Clinical Psychologist at Park House in Bedford. This part-time position offers the chance to provide essential rehabilitation care in a supportive environment focused on independence and well-being. Enjoy flexible working hours and an array of benefits as part of one of the UK’s leading complex care providers.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Access to Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Aegon 5% matched pension

Medicash Health Plan access

Active Awards programme recognition

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Psychologist with HCPC.
• Experience or interest in neuropsychology.
• Experience with behavioural interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based treatment programmes.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and support colleagues.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Behavioural Interventions

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

We are thrilled to present an opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive team at Park House in Bedford on a part-time, permanent basis.

Park House provides accommodation for 14 adult residents, focusing on person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation care plans to maximise independence and recovery. Our wheelchair-accessible facility includes a lift, training kitchen, community garden, plus four transitional bedsits for those ready to take a step into more independent living.

Situated adjacent to Bedford Park, Park House provides residents with easy access to the lush surroundings and recreational opportunities. Our location near the town centre ensures convenient access to local amenities, occupational and educational resources, as well as a plethora of social and leisure activities.

We specialise in post-acute rehabilitation and manage long-term neurological conditions, emphasising therapy, care, and quality of life. Our commitment is to create a safe, happy, and empowering environment for every individual we support, enabling them to live their best life possible.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours for this role are 15 hours per week, to be worked over 2 or 3 days that include Monday and Tuesday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Complete assessment and clinical formulation of patients' presentation and treatment needs
• Provide evidence based individual and group treatment programmes to address or reduce the negative impact of the patients' presentation, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of individual and group treatment programmes
• Direct and support others to carry out evidence-based psychological interventions
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that appropriate security procedures are always adhered to and that risks are continuously assessed and managed
• Maintain CPD of an HCPC Registered Practitioner Clinical Psychologist and to ensure competence in relation to the administration and scoring to psychological assessments and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, and carers
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description
Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours for this role are 15 hours per week, to be worked over 2 or 3 days that include Monday and Tuesday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Complete assessment and clinical formulation of patients' presentation and treatment needs
• Provide evidence based individual and group treatment programmes to address or reduce the negative impact of the patients' presentation, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of individual and group treatment programmes
• Direct and support others to carry out evidence-based psychological interventions
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that appropriate security procedures are always adhered to and that risks are continuously assessed and managed
• Maintain CPD of an HCPC Registered Practitioner Clinical Psychologist and to ensure competence in relation to the administration and scoring to psychological assessments and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, and carers
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience or an evident and demonstrable interest in neuropsychology and/or behavioural interventions

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience or an evident and demonstrable interest in neuropsychology and/or behavioural interventions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group
Address

Bedford - Park House

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK40 2LW

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