Clinical Psychologist in PIER inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED
THU 9 JAN 2025
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust rPExmVG6
Candidates will benefit from strong support, training opportunities, and opportunities for professional development within an established psychology-led pathway. The role also involves contributing to the continuous improvement of services, engaging in research and evaluation while collaborating closely with senior psychologists to maintain high-quality psychological therapies. Applications are encouraged from individuals committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the context of mental health care, with options available for both full-time and part-time positions.
This post attracts a Welcome Bonus. See the supporting documentation for information.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinical psychologist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis service. The PIER Team (Psychosis Intervention and Early Recovery) supports 14-64 year olds experiencing a first episode of Psychosis.
You will join a multi-disciplinary team committed to minimising the impact of Psychosis on individuals and their families.
You will be based at the Merlyn Vaz Centre (LE5 3GH), but travel countywide to see clients (and their families) in their homes and local communities.
You will work closely with other Clinical Psychologists and Psychological Therapists in the team and will be well supported in this rewarding role in a service that really values psychological perspective and input. Training and ongoing professional development will be prioritised.
The PIER team is part of an established, psychology led, trauma informed Psychosis Pathway within the Trust. You will join a network of experienced psychologists and psychological therapists committed to promoting a non-pathologizing understanding of distress aimed at reducing stigma, promoting empowerment, and increasing social inclusion.
There are senior psychologists in strategic positions within the Trust leading on our transformation process. It is an exciting time to join us and a great place to work as a psychologist as services become increasingly trauma focused and formulation driven.
The successful candidate will receive clinical supervision and line management from the lead psychologist in the PIER Team. Holding a case load and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for psychosis and co-existing mental health issues to individuals and families. Working with the lead psychologist to ensure supervision and governance systems are in place to support the clinical practice of PIER Psychological therapists.You will provide supervision, training, consultancy and clinical support to MDT colleagues.
The post holderwill work with senior colleagues to ensure the continued provision of high quality, responsive psychological therapies and help to shape a psychologically informed service wide Psychosis Pathway,supporting research, audit and evaluation within PIER.You will support members of the MDT to competently deliver the care required and provide supervision and mentorship to peers and other MDT members.You will contribute to the teaching of trainee clinical psychologists and supervise trainees on placement within the team.
Leicestershire is a diverse and vibrant county. We welcome applications from individuals committed to increasing equality, diversity and inclusion especially in relation to understanding and working with psychosis.
We welcome applicants interested in this post as a band 7-8a preceptorship (job description for preceptorship attached) as well as applicants for the 8a post. Requests for part time working will be considered.
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