Clinical Psychologist - Elizabeth House Hospital (Leicester)
Location: Leicester, LE3 6QR
Salary: £53,000 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours a week / Monday - Friday (On call rota)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Make a Difference Every Day
Our Acute services can support people who are detained under the Mental Health Act, or who are admitted to hospital informally. People may access our acute service as a direct admission via their local NHS mental health hospital or community teams. This provides a seamless transition of care. We can support individuals experiencing difficulties due to a range of conditions including bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, personality disorder and self-harm. We aim to prepare all service users for discharge straight back to their local community under the care of the community mental health team, or to the least restrictive environment appropriate to meet their own individual needs.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and support to our patients, helping them manage their mental health and achieve their personal recovery goals.
What You’ll be Doing
Provide evidence-based psychological therapies to patients with complex mental health needs.
Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
Offer consultation and training to staff on psychological aspects of care.
Offer support and education to patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatments.
Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards.
Participate in staff training and development programs.
What You'll Need
· Registration and qualifications
· Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner
Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology).
· Doctoral level qualification (or equivalent) in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
· Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) is desirable.
· Additional training in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches, EMDR or Positive Behaviour
Support is desirable.
Experience and knowledge
· Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team in mental health services.
· Experience working with individuals with complex mental health needs, including personality
difficulties and neurodiverse presentations such as Autism Spectrum Conditions or Learning
Disabilities.
· Experience delivering psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based
psychological interventions.
· Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists or trainee psychologists is desirable.
· Experience working within inpatient, rehabilitation, forensic or specialist mental health services
is desirable.
Skills
· Experience in delivering informed therapeutic interventions as for Instance CBT, DBT or EMDR.
· Ability to manage a clinical caseload within a fast-paced clinical service.
· Strong psychological assessment and formulation skills.
· Ability to provide consultation and advice to other professionals within multidisciplinary teams.
· Ability to remain calm and professional when working with challenging patients,
carers, colleagues and team members.
· Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to team development. · Ability to work under pressure and make well-reasoned clinical decisions. · Leadership and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.
Why Join Us?
Access to mandatory training with opportunities for further professional development and career growth
Auto enrolment Pension
Career development opportunities
Eligibility for blue light card
Ready to join a team that truly values your skills and compassion? Apply now using the link and attach your CV. We can't wait to meet you