Counselling Psychologist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Baldrine; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl Bank Holiday

Birthday day off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

24 hour GP service

Career development

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a committed Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for Adult Wards in a Hertfordshire hospital. You will provide specialist psychology services to patients, working closely with MDT and Consultant leads.

The role requires HCPC registration and a psychology degree; inpatient psychiatric setting experience is preferred. Excellent salary (£52,000–£53,000), monthly pay, and generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a psychology degree and be HCPC registered.
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Experience applying psychology in a psychiatric setting.
• Inpatient experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist psychology service autonomously to patients as agreed with MDT and Consultants.
• Run therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.
• Record all clinical work in the electronic patient record.
• Attend ward rounds, MDT meetings, CPAs, and prepare reports in advance.
• Prepare assessment reports and discharge summaries as required.
• Liaise with internal and external colleagues as needed.
• Complete all recording and reporting tasks related to clinical work.

Skills

HCPC registered

Evidence-based practice

Psychology in psychiatric setting

Inpatient experience preferred

Education

Degree in Psychology (BPS recognised)

Job description

An outstanding job opportunity has arisen for a committed Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Adult Wards to work in an exceptional hospital clinic based in the Hertfordshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special clinic offers CAMHS Tier 4 low secure services for young people with a wide range of disorders and complex needs

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified hold a degree in psychology and registered with the HCPC**

As a Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT
• Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed
• Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record
• Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures
• Preparing clinical; reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries
• Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required
• Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Have BPS recognised psychology degrees
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
• Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting
• Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £52,000 - £53,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• 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

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