Description

• Job title: Principal Psychologist – Bedford

   Join a WhatsApp channel that posts ONLY UK visa sponsorship jobs: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6IqsxGJP8LdarxD53S

• Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT).

• Location: Florence Ball House, Bedford Community Mental Health Service, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2PU, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £66,582 – £77,368 per annum, pro rata (NHS AfC Band 8b).

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Primarily on-site, with work based at Bedford Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Occasional travel across Bedfordshire is required.

• Job overview:

  • East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and HCPC-registered Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join its adult community mental health services in Bedfordshire.

  • The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership, specialist psychological interventions and professional supervision to psychologists and other mental health professionals.

  • The role focuses on supporting adults experiencing serious and complex mental health difficulties, including psychosis and complex emotional needs.

  • The postholder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, service managers and partner organisations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and culturally appropriate psychological services.

  • The position combines clinical practice, strategic service development, staff supervision and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of comprehensive specialist psychological services within the Bedford Adult Community Mental Health Service.

• Provide professional, clinical and operational leadership to psychologists and other psychological professionals.

• Undertake highly specialist psychological assessments, clinical formulations and therapeutic interventions.

• Provide specialist risk assessments and advise other professionals on appropriate risk management approaches.

• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies to adults experiencing complex and long-term mental health difficulties.

• Provide clinical supervision, professional guidance and mentorship to qualified and unqualified psychological staff.

• Work closely with service managers, senior clinicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Monitor the quality of psychological practice and ensure compliance with professional standards.

• Oversee psychology workload management, case allocation and service delivery arrangements.

• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-focused and culturally competent psychological care.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of clinical policies.

• Participate in clinical audits, research activities and service evaluations.

• Support collaborative working with service users, families, carers and voluntary sector organisations.

• Promote effective communication and partnership working across different healthcare services.

• Support staff recruitment, development and retention within the psychological services team.

Requirements

• Must hold a Professional Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent qualification.

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.

• Must demonstrate eligibility for British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Psychologist status.

• Completed training in clinical supervision.

• Substantial post-qualification experience working as a qualified psychologist.

• Extensive experience working within multidisciplinary teams supporting adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

• Strong experience in psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of people with complex mental health needs.

• Experience working with at least two therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and supervising professional practice.

• Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies for adults experiencing psychosis and complex emotional needs.

• Experience working with people from diverse cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

• Understanding of recovery-focused approaches and collaborative care planning.

• Experience in clinical research, audits and service development.

• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage complex clinical situations and make appropriate professional decisions.

• Competence in Microsoft Office applications and clinical information systems.

• Must have a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and appropriate insurance for business travel.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Postdoctoral training in relevant specialist areas of psychological practice.

• Management, leadership or quality improvement training.

• Experience leading quality improvement projects.

• Experience in staff management, recruitment and professional development.

• Training in Behavioural Family Therapy or other family interventions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from £66,582 to £77,368, pro rata.

• Permanent employment opportunity within an established NHS Foundation Trust.

• Part-time working arrangement of 22.5 hours per week.

• Flexible working options, including job-sharing and alternative working patterns.

• Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 towards removal and associated expenses, subject to terms and conditions.

• Opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD).

• Access to specialist clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities to contribute to research, clinical innovation and quality improvement initiatives.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary network of experienced mental health professionals.

• Opportunities to develop senior clinical leadership and management expertise.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment that values diversity and staff contributions.

• Opportunity to influence the development and delivery of adult community mental health services.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job

Disclaimer

Author: Simon RobertEasyInfoBlog is a multi-author blog. We have experts and professionals in various fields who share their ideas and expert knowledge to help you with your daily information needs. Thanks for reading!