Lead Psychologist

Jupiter Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A top health care provider in Exeter is looking for a dedicated Lead Psychologist. This part-time position offers a competitive salary of £38,400 per annum for 22.5 hours per week. You will be responsible for assessing service users and providing high-quality psychological interventions. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, free meals, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free meals

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Must have a psychology degree recognized by the BPS and be HCPC registered.
• Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment of referrals and provide initial assessments.
• Undertake high quality direct and indirect psychological interventions.
• Formulate and implement specialist psychological treatment plans.
• Maintain high standards of care in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

Skills

Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice

Applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting

Working with clients with cognitive deficits

Conducting research and project working

Education

BPS recognised psychology degrees + HCPC registered

Job description

Overview

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Lead Psychologist to work in an exceptional psychiatric inpatient service based in the Exeter, Devon area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. The service is a purpose-built facility, providing specialist care for adults with acute mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service
• Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions
• Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods
• Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients' mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise
• Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care
• 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

Qualifications / Requirements

• To be considered for this position you must have BPS recognised psychology degrees + HCPC registered
• Maintain HCPC registration and adherence to professional guidelines

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
• Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting
• Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits
• Previous experience of conducting research and project working

Salary and Benefits

• The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £38,400 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 22.5 hours a week.
• The equivalent of 25 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
• 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

How to Apply

To apply for this fantastic job role, please send your CV.