Consultant Forensic Psychologist

Priory; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Consultant Forensic Psychologist for Mill Garth Hospital in Leeds. This part-time position involves conducting assessments, providing therapy, and collaborating with a Multi-Disciplinary Team to offer quality care for mental health patients. Candidates must hold a relevant master's degree and be skilled in communication and interpersonal relations.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology and recognized post-graduate qualification required.
• Experience in psychology practice and DBT training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions and manages an assigned caseload.
• Maintains accurate records and leads professional colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Psychotherapeutic Techniques

Education

Relevant Masters Degree

Post-graduate Qualification

Job description

Consultant Forensic Psychologist

Reference

PRI93910

Location

Mill Garth Hospital, Millpond Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS6 4RA

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£46,800 per annum

Hours

22.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert - Division Information

About the Service:

Mill Garth Hospital is a 19-bed high dependency recovery and rehabilitation hospital, located in Meanwood Leeds. We provide active and positive engagement for males aged 18 years and over, who experience a range of mental health disorders.

Responsibilities:
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities and interventions.
• Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions within the given field of therapy ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the client's therapy plan.
• Manages an assigned caseload within agreed timescales ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues and clinical staff.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised information systems and other associated documentation presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings.
• Leads and co-ordinates professional and clinical colleagues, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance, and assists with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes.
• Identifies, evaluates and implements new and improved methods, techniques and interventions based upon best practice and evidence-based research. The role holder is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Knowledge / Education / Skills:

This role requires a relevant Masters degree as a minimum and a recognised post-graduate qualification together with accreditation from the relevant professional institution (BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent).

Experience:

It is important that candidates have prior experience and exposure to practice within psychology. It would be advantageous of they have DBT training, and are experienced in HR20 report writing.

Job Advert Location Description

Communication:

Highly sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills are critical, as this role requires building trust and confidence of patients in order for treatment and interventions to be effective and successful

Clinical Supervision:

Responsible for the clinical supervision of the Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Practitioner.

Budgets & Equipment:

Holds a shared responsibility for the care and operation of standard equipment.

Information Management & Security:

Holds a personal and shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of patient records, data and information.

Safeguarding:

All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role. Working Environment Regularly operating within a working environment where the work requires physical stamina and/or emotional resistance.

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