Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS & EDU

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Consultant Psychologist to work in a mental health hospital in Greater Manchester. The role involves providing psychological support, consultation, and supervision, with a focus on trauma-informed care. Candidates must be HCPC registered and possess experience in managing mental health issues. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including enhanced annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Enhanced Maternity pay

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Cycle to work scheme

SMART Pension option

Qualifications

• Must be qualified and experienced Practitioner Psychologist.
• HCPC registration required.
• Specialist knowledge of mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychological input to wards.
• Consultation and decision-making support.
• Facilitation of reflective practice.
• Attend ward rounds and CPA meetings.
• Support ward teams in trauma-informed care.
• Psychological assessment and intervention.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologist's work.

Skills

Experience with mood disorders

Psychosis management

Trauma-informed care

Clinical leadership

Supervision of Assistant Psychologist

Education

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU to work in a spectacular mental health hospital based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester area. Your will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers.

This special hospital offers a comprehensive inpatient specialist mental health service for young people and adults. The service is dedicated to providing innovative, high quality care and treatment for patients with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re‑engagement with the community.

To be considered for this role you must be qualified and an experienced Practitioner Psychologist - must be HCPC registered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychological input to some of these wards.
• Consultation and indirect working, including providing a psychological perspective to decision making around patient care.
• Consultation to staff teams and facilitation of reflective practice.
• Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings.
• Working closely with and providing support to ward teams to foster trauma informed approaches to care.
• Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Supervise an Assistant Psychologist and oversee the delivery of their therapeutic work, including the delivery of a therapeutic group programme and psychoeducational and skills work.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Must have specialist knowledge and relevant post‑qualification clinical experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health difficulties, including mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma and personality difficulties.
• Previous experience of providing supervision and involvement in service development.
• Experience in clinical leadership and people management is desirable.
• Strong interest in developing innovative practice, working with complexity, and working in teams.
• Effective leadership skills including self‑motivation.
• Ability to ensure the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.

Benefits

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
• Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave.
• Online benefits and cash back rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• SMART Pension option.

Salary and Hours

The successful Consultant Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £68,250 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full‑time role working 37.5 hours a week.

Reference ID

6871

Contact

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail].

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