Assistant Psychologist jobs in United Kingdom

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Clinical Psychologist to work in an exceptional neurological centre based in the Stoke-on-Trent area.You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This service is being developed as a neurobehavioural hospital service for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a psychologist registered with the HCPC**

As the Clinical Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Take responsibility in leading and overseeing the specialised psychological assessment and therapy programme in operation at the service
• Supervise and manage other members of the Psychology profession employed within the service
• Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to resident's formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.To provide expertise, advice and support to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological treatments by other members of the transdisciplinary team
• Contributing to other specialised assessments as required, including of risk and capacity, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management
• Routinely monitor service level clinical outcome measures to make certain that the service is a centre of clinical excellence, and where necessary identify areas for continual improvement in the quality of the therapeutic programme

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

• A BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• Chartered Member of the BPS
• Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or interested in working towards this, with support
• Evidence of continued innovative practice through peer endorsement (journal papers, book chapters, speaker at national/international conference platforms)
• Management experience including leadership of teams
• Evidence of engagement in ABI networks

The successful Clinical Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £62,400 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5hrs a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• The equivalent of 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• 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: 7043

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