PsychologistinDewsburyinDewsburyPUBLISHED SUN 9 MAR 2025

An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro:cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour

To be considered for this position you must hold a relevant qualification in Psychology and registered with the HCPC

As The Psychologist Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Identifies and delivers appropriate and relevant treatments and interventions within the given field of therapy, in order to promote and develop the mental, emotional, physical and social well:being of clients; liaising with family and carers
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities and interventions
• Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions within the given field of therapy ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients therapy plan
• Manages an assigned caseload within agreed timescales ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues and clinical staff
• Maintains accurate and up:to:date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised information systems and other associated documentation presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings
• Leads and co:ordinates professional and clinical colleagues, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance, and assists with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes
  
  

• Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post:graduate qualifications
• Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
• Have understanding evidence:based psychological practice
• Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting
• Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
• Have previous experience of conducting research and project working
  
  

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment) plus a day off for your birthday
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Free parking
• Long Service Annual Leave entitlements
• Carefirst : Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Voluntary Benefits