Psychologist - Part Time

Integrated Care System; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Knowsley is seeking a part-time Psychologist to provide essential psychology services. In this role, you will assess and deliver treatments to clients while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a Doctorate in applied psychology and be registered with HCPC. This position offers a competitive salary with attractive benefits including 25 days of annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure patient engagement.
• Support clinical team working with direct interventions.
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance with governance.

Skills

Clinical therapy skills in one or more therapeutic modalities

Competency in psychological assessment

Experience with risk assessment tools

Education

Doctorate in applied psychology

Job description

Are you an experienced Psychologist looking for a rewarding career, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better? If so, join the team at Crossley Place in Rainhill and enjoy support from a regional network of psychologists. You will support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervision of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist.

Main duties of the job

As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. You'll be part of an environment where there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD, with continuous access to a range of training opportunities to advance your career.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and develop.

Job responsibilities

Working part-time 22.5 hours a week, you will support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the supervision of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Participating fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensuring that the patient is engaged in their care pathway.
2. Supporting clinical team working, including direct interventions and staff training programs.
3. Developing new initiatives and ways of working within the service.
4. Collaborating with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways.
5. Developing and managing groupwork programs and innovative therapeutic approaches, with appropriate outcome measures.
6. Maintaining the highest standards of professional practice and ethics, complying with clinical governance standards.

Qualifications and requirements

• Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology, registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs relevant to the service area.
• Competency in psychological assessment, formulation skills, and learning new assessment methods.
• Experience with risk assessment/management tools and formulation.
• Clinical therapy skills in one or more therapeutic modalities.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £56,160 pro-rata for 22.5 hours/week.
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off.
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance, and an Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Additional benefits including retail discounts and special offers.

About your next employer

You will work for Elysium Healthcare, a stable and innovative company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering various health and care sectors. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, inclusive practices, and safeguarding service users. All staff must understand their responsibility to promote welfare, and a DBS disclosure is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Doctorate in applied psychology, registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS check for any previous convictions.