Psychologist Reference ID: 6903Day ShiftsPart TimePermanent

Jupiter Recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dewsbury is seeking a committed Psychologist to join their exceptional hospital team. In this role, you will focus on providing appropriate treatments for adults and older males with severe mental health conditions. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating therapy sessions, and maintaining accurate clinical records. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and be registered with the HCPC, with preferred experience in evidence-based practice and cognitive deficits. Competitive benefits include 25 days annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)

Free parking

Long Service Annual Leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HCPC.
• Experience applying psychological knowledge in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver appropriate treatments for clients.
• Undertake assessments to plan effective therapy programmes.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of case notes and clinical reports.
• Provide psychotherapeutic advice and guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Chartered Psychologist status

Evidence-based psychological practice

Experience with cognitive deficits

Previous research and project working

Education

Relevant qualification in Psychology

Post-graduate qualifications

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 registered with the HCPC

As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include :

• 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

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

• Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications
• Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
• Have understanding 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

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
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• 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 to [e-mail]