Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist for a part-time role in Guildford. This position focuses on providing psychological care to young people with complex mental health needs, ensuring accessibility and high standards of care. The role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Psychologist with HCPC.
• Experience with young people with complex needs.
• Dynamic and motivated staff member.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people.
• Contribute to service through consultation, training, and supervision.
• Maintain high standards of care according to HCPC guidelines.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychological interventions

Risk assessment

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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Clinical Psychologist

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Job summary

The Children and Young People's Directorate in Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join the Hope Service based in Guildford.

The Hope Service is an innovative and highly respected, multi-disciplinary service for young people aged 11-18 who are experiencing complex mental health, emotional, social and behavioural needs which could cause a placement breakdown or may require a Tier 4 hospital admission. It is a partnership between Health Services, Children's Services and Education. We are a Centre of Clinical Excellence and awarded Outstanding by Ofsted.

We are looking to recruit to a permanent part-time position at Band 8 level Clinical Psychologist who will work with young people with complex mental health, behavioral and social care needs. This post will be suitable for a passionate and committed psychologist interested in ensuring excellent psychological care is accessible for young people with complex mental health difficulties from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated staff member with experience in working with young people with complex needs.

Applications are invited from qualified Clinical Psychologists registered with the HCPC.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Gemma Wood, Guildford Team Manager, at 01483 517190.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for providing specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people with moderate and severe mental health problems. You will contribute to the service through consultation, training, supervision, service evaluation, and audit. Supervision and support are provided by a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist.

About us

You will be joining at a very exciting time, as our services transform to adopt the Thrive Framework in close collaboration with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust and the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership. The CYPS directorate is supported by an active Learning and Development Team, and regular training opportunities will be provided. The service has excellent links with the Clinical Psychology course at the University of Surrey.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon, ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

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Key responsibilities

CLINICAL

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
• To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures, and legislation.
• To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support young people with specific and complex needs.
• To actively involve young people in developing and agreeing their own care plans, to act as an advocate, and ensure proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, and diverse needs.
• To work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of the young people who use our services.
• To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans for young people with complex needs.