Lead Psychologist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a committed Lead Psychologist to work across two exceptional mental health services in Cumbria. The role involves providing specialist psychological interventions and assessments. Candidates must have a BPS recognised psychology degree and UK HCPC registration. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 annually, with full-time and part-time roles available along with comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals

Wellbeing support

Career development training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• You must hold a BPS recognised psychology degree + UK HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the assessment of referrals and initial assessment service users referred to the service.
• Undertaking high quality direct and indirect psychological interventions.
• Formulating and implementing specialist psychological treatment plans.
• Maintaining high standards of care in accordance with professional guidelines.

Skills

Experience in evidence-based psychological practice

Ability to conduct assessments and implement treatment plans

Understanding of Learning Disabilities and Autism

Experience working with cognitive deficits

Education

BPS recognised psychology degree

UK HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

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 degree + UK HCPC registration

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

Preferred experience

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

Salary and roles

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.

Benefits

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including 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

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