Clinical Psychologist inStoke on Trent inStoke on Trent PUBLISHED MON 30 SEP 2024

PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
CASELOAD ENHANCED DBS HCPC MATERNITY MENTAL HEALTH PARKING PENSION

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Elysium Healthcare is seeking an experienced Clinical/Neuro Psychologist for their Adderley Green facility in Stoke on Trent, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and complex care. The role involves managing a service user caseload, conducting assessments, and delivering tailored psychological treatments to support care plans. Responsibilities include individual and group interventions, diagnostic evaluations, collaborative multidisciplinary work, and conducting risk assessments. The successful candidate will also facilitate staff training and reflective practice sessions, promoting professional development within the team.

Candidates must hold BPS-recognized qualifications, be HCPC registered, and possess Chartered Psychologist status, along with experience in clinical and neuropsychological settings. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £55,000, extensive leave, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits. Elysium Healthcare is an established organisation with a commitment to delivering high-quality care and providing a supportive work environment.

This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Clinical/Neuro Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.

Reporting directly to the Consultant Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. Your Clinical/Neuro Psychologist career at Adderley Green will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us.

About us
Are you an experienced Clinical/Neuro Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Adderley Green in Stoke on Trent a service for neurological rehabilitation and complex care. This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Reporting directly to the Consultant Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.

As a Clinical/Neuro Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.

Your Clinical/Neuro Psychologist career at Adderley Green will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.

It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As a Psychologist you will be:

Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service.

Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions.

Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods.

Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise.

Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.

Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Have BPS recognised psychology degrees

Be HCPC registered

Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications

Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division

Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice

Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical/neuro

Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits

Have previous experience of conducting research and project working

Where you will be working:
Adderley Green, Dividy Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0TN
Adderley Green provides specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.

What you will get:

Annual salary of £55,000

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

Career development and training (QICN) to help you achieve your career goals

Pension contribution to secure your future.

Life Assurance for added peace of mind.

Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

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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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