Senior Psychologist

Austin Fraser; Widnes; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional rehabilitation service seeks a committed Lead Psychologist to join their state-of-the-art facility in Widnes. This role offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, providing vital psychological services to individuals with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will engage in clinical governance, support junior staff, and drive service improvements. With a focus on evidence-based practices, this position promises both professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of service users. Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to excellence in mental health care.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and BPS accredited as a Chartered Member.
• Competence in psychological assessments and therapeutic work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings.
• Support psychology services and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Problem-solving

Supervision of junior staff

Working with trauma

Therapeutic work with service users

Formulation skills

Education

Registered with HCPC

BPS accredited

Chartered Member of BPS

Job description

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 the 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:

1. Attending and contributing to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings.
2. Supporting the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
3. Participating fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensuring that the service user is fully engaged in their care pathway.
4. Supporting clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes.
5. Supporting the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working.
6. Taking a key role in Psychology service developments, providing an evidence-based approach to new clinical initiatives.
7. Maximising current opportunities to make improvements to the service area.
8. Participating in the recruitment of junior psychology staff.
9. Supporting in the development and implementation of policies that enhance staff safety and risk management.
10. 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:

1. Competence in assessing, formulating, and working therapeutically with service users.
2. Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service.
3. Ability to supervise junior members of the team.
4. Knowledge and understanding of working with trauma.
5. Experience in working with people with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.
6. 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:

1. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
2. Free meals and parking.
3. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
4. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
5. Pension contribution to secure your future.
6. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
7. 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.