Senior Specialist Psychologist, Learning Disabilities

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Career development

Commitment to equality

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an experienced Highly Specialist Psychologist to join our Learning Disability Service in England. The role focuses on delivering and developing specialist psychology services for adults with learning disabilities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will apply advanced psychological knowledge to assess, formulate and deliver interventions for highly complex cases, provide consultation and supervision, and support families, carers and

Qualifications

• Advanced psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills
• Experience with learning disabilities and complex needs
• Ability to provide consultation and supervision

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities, including those with complex psychological, emotional and behavioural needs
• Provide person-centred psychological support to individuals, families and carers across home, work, education and community settings
• Lead on supporting service users whose behaviours may challenge, developing strategies to promote wellbeing and quality of life
• Work within Positive Behaviour Support framework to develop robust support plans and risk management
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care and ensure responsive interventions
• Develop and deliver training, consultation and specialist advice to carers, healthcare professionals and partner organisations
• Contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical records and use digital systems in line with professional standards

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Complex and challenging cases

Education

DClinPsy or equivalent

HCPC registration

Tools

Liquidlogic

SystmOne

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an experienced Highly Specialist Psychologist to join our Learning Disability Service in England. The role focuses on delivering and developing specialist psychology services for adults with learning disabilities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will apply advanced psychological knowledge to assess, formulate and deliver interventions for highly complex cases, provide consultation and supervision, and support families, carers and