Clinical Psychologist inHemel Hempstead inHemel Hempstead PUBLISHED
WED 8 JAN 2025
Opportunity to provide meaningful support and assessment for adults with learning disabilities, contributing positively to their quality of life.
Work within a highly-rated organization (HPFT), recognized by the Care Quality Commission as 'Outstanding', ensuring high standards of care.
Professional growth potential with a structured pathway to progress from Band 7 to Band 8a, encouraging continuous professional development.
Autonomy in clinical practice while working collaboratively within a supportive team framework, fostering both independence and teamwork.
Involvement in various research and service development initiatives, allowing for skill enhancement in audit and evidence-based practice.
Chance to provide training and supervision to assistant psychologists and other staff, enhancing mentoring skills and leadership experience.
A commitment to values focused on choice, independence, equality, and respect, creating a positive work environment that aligns with personal values.
The Clinical Psychologist role at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) in Hemel Hempstead involves providing specialized psychological services to adults with learning disabilities and their caregivers within the community. The position requires conducting assessments, formulating and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and offering consultation and training to non-psychological staff across various agencies. The role operates autonomously within the framework of team policies, supports service development and research, and includes supervision of assistant psychologists. This is a Band 7/8a development role, allowing for progression based on the demonstration of specified competencies.
HPFT, recognized as an 'Outstanding' rated mental health trust by the Care Quality Commission, emphasises core values of welcoming, kindness, positivity, respect, and professionalism. The organisation seeks candidates who are committed to enhancing the lives of service users while also valuing personal career development and growth within a supportive environment. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out for further information or informal visits.
HPFT, recognized as an 'Outstanding' rated mental health trust by the Care Quality Commission, emphasises core values of welcoming, kindness, positivity, respect, and professionalism. The organisation seeks candidates who are committed to enhancing the lives of service users while also valuing personal career development and growth within a supportive environment. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out for further information or informal visits.
To provide a qualified clinical psychology service to adults with learning disabilities and service providers and carers within the Community. To provide specialist assessment and interventions, as well as offering advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychological services colleagues and other non-professional carers. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To use research skills for audit, service development and research. Contribute to identifying key areas and priorities for psychological services.
This is a Band 7/8a development/preceptorship post. The post holder will be able to progress from Band 7 to Band 8a once they demonstrate that they meet the competencies specified for Band 8a.
All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Our Family Of Over 4,000 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louisa Rhodes Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
This is a Band 7/8a development/preceptorship post. The post holder will be able to progress from Band 7 to Band 8a once they demonstrate that they meet the competencies specified for Band 8a.
All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
- To hold a clinical workload as member of Psychological Services and the Specialist Learning Disability Services (SLDS).
- To provide specialist assessments of service users referred to the SLDS based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological information from a variety of sources.
- To be responsible for formulation and implementation of therapy or treatments based on an appropriate conceptual framework of the problems and employing methods of evidence based efficacy across the full range of care settings.
- To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.
- To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate supervision and to provide supervision to assistant psychologists and other MDT staff’s psychological or psychotherapeutic work, as appropriate.
Our Family Of Over 4,000 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louisa Rhodes Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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