Educational Psychologist jobs in United Kingdom

The successful applicant will be joining the service during an exciting period of service development and transformation. They will receive clinical supervision from a senior Psychologist (with BABCP Accreditation if required) and will work closely with the AEDS psychological therapies team.

• The post holder will be responsible for providing or contributing to the clinical supervision of Trainee Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists; this is with support and, where applicable, training to assist in the development of these supervision skills.
• The post holder will be expected to carry out comprehensive assessments and formulations and plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of their psychological interventions (individual and group).
• Contribute to the work and functioning of the multi-disciplinary team, where appropriate.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. Maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. Act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). Be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
• Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments (and cognitive assessments for psychologists) and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific needs.
• Actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
• Work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their carers and support staff.

• Professional registration with HCPC and adherence to HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Experience or ability to provide or contribute to supervision of Trainee Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
• Ability to work within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Safeguarding policies and legislation.
• Desire to work with multidisciplinary teams and to support personalised care planning.
• Ability to adapt communication to diverse service users and to involve them in care planning.

We are seeking to enrich the diversity of our Trust to better reflect demographic needs of the populations we serve and to enhance the skills of our workforce. We actively encourage applicants with underrepresented personal characteristics to apply for this role if you match the job description. Please note that you are not restricted from applying for this role if you do not identify with these characteristics and all applicants will be considered fairly against the job description.

As a flexible working and friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or any other flexible working patterns.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.