Band 7 Clinical Psychologist - Bristol in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED WED 12 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team. The successful applicant will be part of the Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI) and will join a dynamic team of skilled Psychological Practitioners in the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team.
The successful applicant will have skills in specialist assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation. They will also provide staff training, supervision, consultation, advice and support to the teams they are working within. It will be important for applicants to be aware of the latest evidence-based interventions and be able to evidence outcomes.
The South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team works with adults with a broad range of severe and enduring mental health difficulties, including older adults, who are treated within the 'ageless' service. We particularly welcome applicants with a specialist interest and passion in working with older adults to develop our care pathways for this population. In addition to the responsibilities highlighted above, it is expected that the successful applicant will work closely with the later life multidisciplinary team (MDT) and have an awareness of the additional considerations working psychologically with this population.
1. To provide a clinical psychology service to the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team.
2. To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records.
3. Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
4. Undertake R & D and clinical audit.
5. Clinically supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and members of the Assessment and Recovery Team.
6. To provide consultation and training to the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team.
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CLINICAL
1. To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate.
2. To provide a specialist consultancy service to the South Assessment and Recovery Team and other agencies providing care for the client group.
3. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the Team Leader and Psychology Lead as appropriate to the needs of the service.
4. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service.
5. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
6. To support the full implementation of ICPA, acting as key worker as appropriate to the needs of the service.
PROFESSIONAL
1. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995).
2. To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures.
3. To participate in local psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate.
4. To maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues.
5. To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
SERVICE GOVERNANCE
- To participate in service governance processes in the profession.
- To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
- To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.
- To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
1. To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in the multidisciplinary team. This to include joint assessment with care coordinators, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by care co-ordinators or other team members with service users.
2. To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy and related approaches for staff in the locality.
3. To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines.
4. To agree a plan of personal development with the Psychology Lead and the post holders line manager.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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