Principle Clinical Psychologist Early Intervention Team inOldham inOldham PUBLISHED MON 21 OCT 2024

Band 8b: £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata SECONDMENT GOOD SALARY

MENTAL HEALTH NHS

Pennine Care NHS FT rLpIFIvA

The Principal Clinical Psychologist for the Early Intervention Team in Oldham, Pennine Care NHS FT, will spearhead the creation of a culturally competent Psychological Therapy Service aimed at individuals at risk of mental states (ARMS) and those experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP). This role involves collaborating with clinical colleagues to deliver effective psychological interventions while managing complex cases and enhancing service development, evaluation, and quality improvement tailored to an ethnically diverse local population.

The position is crucial for ensuring that the Early Intervention Service meets community needs and maintains high standards of care. The Principal Clinical Psychologist will leverage their expertise to improve the uptake of psychological services and deliver positive outcomes for individuals facing mental health challenges.

The Principal Clinical Psychologist will lead the development of a culturallycompetent Psychological Therapy Service for individuals at risk of mental states (ARMS) and those experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP). The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of psychological interventions within the Early Intervention Team.The Principal Clinical Psychologist will provide specialist expertise in managing complex and challenging cases, service development, evaluation, and quality improvement to meet the unique needs of an ethnically diverse local population, facilitating increased uptake of psychological interventions and improved outcomes.The Principal Clinical Psychologist will play a crucial role in ensuring that the Early Intervention Service is responsive to the needs of the local community and delivershigh standards of care.

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The Principal Clinical Psychologist will lead the development of a culturallycompetent Psychological Therapy Service for individuals at risk of mental states (ARMS) and those experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP). The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of psychological interventions within the Early Intervention Team.

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