Senior Psychologist

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An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation service based in the Widnes, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a state-of-the-art facility which has two areas; a locked assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties

**To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC, BPS accredited and a Chartered Member of the BPS**

As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Attending and contributing to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings
• Supporting the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Participating fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the service user is fully engaged in their care pathway
• Supporting clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes
• Supporting the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working
• Taking a key role in Psychology service developments, providing an evidence-based approach to new clinical initiatives
• Maximising current opportunities to make improvements to the service area.
• Participating in the recruitment of junior psychology staff
• Supporting in the development and implementation of policies that enhance staff safety and risk management
• Working with internal and external agencies in order to enhance treatment pathways for service users

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

• Competence in assessing, formulating, and working therapeutically with service users
• Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service
• Ability to supervise junior members of the team
• Knowledge and understanding of working with trauma
• Experience in working with people with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area
• Competency in psychological assessments and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods

The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary up to £70,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week working through days. 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 and parking
• 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: 7015

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