Consultant Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 75,000; Part time

Job description

This is an opportunity to work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in a neurological service for men and women with a range of complex conditions. You will provide goal-oriented care and treatment, conduct assessments, and support the professional development of an Assistant Psychologist. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Clinical Psychologist role at Stanley House involves undertaking high-quality specialist psychological interventions on a referral basis, clinically supervising an Assistant Psychologist, and working therapeutically with service users who have complex presentations. You will be responsible for formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological interventions, maintaining high standards of care, and adhering to professional guidelines and company policies.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, the company offers opportunities for growth and career development. Elysium Healthcare is part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join our team at Stanley House in Ledbury, a service for men and women with a range of neurological conditions, including Acquired Brain Injury, progressive neurological conditions, and complex dementias. This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society.

This is a one day per week (7.5 hours) position providing consultancy to other professionals to provide goal-oriented care and treatment across the service and support with cognitive, psychometric, and behavioural assessment, on a referral basis. You will be supported by an Assistant Psychologist based at the service and become part of a growing network of psychologists across our neurological services and the wider organisation.

Your career as a Psychologist at Stanley House will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous professional development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.

It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As a Psychologist you will be:

• Undertaking high quality specialist psychological interventions, on a referral basis.
• Clinically supervising an Assistant Psychologist and supporting their professional development.
• Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertaking assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methods.
• Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological interventions.
• Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of psychological practice.
• Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines, and Company Policies and Procedures.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Have BPS recognised psychology degrees and have Chartered Psychologist status.
• Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS.
• Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to neurological services.
• Be experienced working with clients with neurocognitive deficits.
• Have previous experience of conducting research and project work.

Where you will be working:

Location: Bosbury, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR8 1HB

You will be working at Stanley House, a service which offers a multidisciplinary approach to its long-term care provision and provides the specialised care and expert therapeutic interventions.

You will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team to support and enable residents to undergo reviews of their specific and/or changing needs. Stanley House offers therapies and activities which include Physiotherapy and Art therapy and receives input from a Professor in Neuropsychiatry and monthly specialist GP clinic.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £75,000 pro rata.
• The equivalent of 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• 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.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you'll need to have BPS-recognised psychology degrees, Chartered Psychologist status, and registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You should also be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS, have an understanding of evidence-based psychological practice, and have experience applying psychological knowledge to neurological services and working with clients with neurocognitive deficits.

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.