Clinical Psychologist

Dorset HealthCare; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the Adult Psychology Service based at Bournemouth East CMHT, Kings Park Hospital. You will deliver highly specialised therapies for adults with complex needs, supported by supervision and opportunities for professional development.

The role involves assessment, formulation, and developing care programmes, with a focus on service development and research activity.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered clinical or counselling psychologist.
• Experience delivering high‑complex psychological therapies.
• Ability to undertake assessment, formulation and therapy planning.

Responsibilities

• Part‑time post: 30 hours per week with flexible working.
• Deliver highly specialised psychological therapies for adults.
• Undertake clinically relevant research and supervise assistants/trainee psychologists.
• Develop highly specialised care programmes and contribute to service development.
• Make judgments involving complex information and share sensitive data appropriately.
• Receive regular supervision and comply with DBS requirements; driving is required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Formulation

Specialised therapies

Supervision

Research & audit

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is looking to work in a dedicated team? An opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Psychology Service within Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. The job is based with Bournemouth East CMHT, Kings Park Hospital.

As a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist you will be solely accountable and responsible for the direct delivery of psychological services to adults with significant mental illness/disorder. You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised psychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ. You will provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families, and carers where appropriate, and to the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role is diverse and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults. The Adult Psychology Service is committed to supporting its staffs development by providing high quality training and supervision opportunities as well as regular opportunities for staff to connect, support and learn from each other.

Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Main duties of the job

• This is a part-time post, 30 hours per week and flexible working is available.
• You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised psychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ.
• You will undertake clinically relevant research and audit evaluation, as well as supervise the research & development activities of Assistants and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
• You will be responsible for developing highly specialised programmes of care.
• Judgements need to be made involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
• You will need to be able to share sensitive information with clients, their carers and other professionals, whose opinion may differ.
• You will receive regular highly specialised supervision in common with good practice guidelines.
• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
• Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.