Lead Psychologist

Jupiter Recruitment; Kendal; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Lead Psychologist for exceptional mental health services in Cumbria. In this role, you will provide specialized psychological support across two community-based services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 per annum with various benefits, including generous annual leave, wellness support, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• BPS recognized psychology degrees required.
• HCPC registration mandatory.
• Preferred experience in psychological settings for learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment of referrals and provide initial assessment for service users.
• Undertake high-quality direct and indirect psychological interventions.
• Work therapeutically with service users with complex needs.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans based on current best practices.
• Maintain high standards of clinical work in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

Skills

Supervision under BPS guidelines

Evidence-based psychological practice

Experience with Learning Disabilities and Autism

Working with clients with cognitive deficits

Conducting research and project work

Education

BPS recognized psychology degree

UK HCPC registration

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in 2 exceptional mental health services based in the Cumbria area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

You will provide support across two services in Workington and another service in Cumbria, spending 3 days per week at the closest service and 2 days at the other, or working part-time at either service.Both offer community-based residential care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism

**To be considered for this position you must hold a BPS recognised psychology degrees + UK HCPC registration**

As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• 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
• Being 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 the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures

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

• An approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
• Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
• Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting
• Experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
• Previous experience of conducting research and project working

The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £70,000 per annum.We currently have permanent vacancies for both full time and part time roles available.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
• 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

Reference ID: 7061

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV