Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Psychologist to join a leading health care provider in Dewsbury. This role involves providing specialized inpatient services for adults with severe mental health conditions, including those with cognitive deficits. The successful candidate will deliver tailored treatments and interventions, facilitate therapy sessions, and maintain comprehensive records. This permanent part-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including annual leave, free parking, and continuous development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is the role for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking

Long Service Annual Leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant qualification in Psychology and be registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in applying psychological knowledge in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver appropriate treatments and interventions to promote client well-being.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions as per therapy plans.
• Maintain accurate records and manage an assigned caseload effectively.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Evidence-Based Practice

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Psychologist status

Post-graduate qualifications in Psychology

Job description

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro-cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.

To be considered for this position you must hold a relevant qualification in Psychology and be registered with the HCPC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies and delivers appropriate and relevant treatments and interventions within the given field of therapy, in order to promote and develop the mental, emotional, physical and social well-being of clients; liaising with family and carers.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities and interventions.
• Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions within the given field of therapy ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the client's therapy plan.
• Manages an assigned caseload within agreed timescales ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues and clinical staff.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised information systems and other associated documentation presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings.
• Leads and co-ordinates professional and clinical colleagues, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance, and assists with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications.
• Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division.
• Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting.
• Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits.
• Have previous experience of conducting research and project working.

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £48,250 - £58,250 FTE per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part-time role working 22.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment) plus a day off for your birthday.
• Free parking.
• Long Service Annual Leave entitlements.
• Carefirst - Employee Assistance Services.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Voluntary Benefits.

Reference ID: 6903

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