Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic or Counselling) – St David’s Independent Hospital, LL21 9BG
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Requirements: HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
Hours of Work: Full time or part time available
Contract Type: Permanent
About the role: We are looking for an innovative and motivated Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to lead and develop psychology services in St David’s. This will include opportunities to be innovative and to develop psychological therapy approaches and interventions to meet the individual needs of the patients. We are looking for someone with relevant experience from previous practice. We would be interested to hear from Consultant Psychologists or from a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist interested in working towards a Consultant position within specialist Hospital services for people with an Intellectual Disability. Most of all we are looking for an individual with passion and drive. In return, we will show a real commitment to train and develop you within what is an ambitious and exciting service that thrives on excellent care and treatment for patients.
Good working knowledge of therapeutic approaches, research and evidence-based practices are essential for this role. Experience of working as part of an MDT and working directly with patients and staff is vital.
The ability to be innovative; a focus on quality; and being a team player are essential qualities for this post.
As the Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist at St David’s Independent Hospital your role will include;
- Working autonomously within professional and organisational guidelines and policy. Exercising responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within St David’s.
- Providing Psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to patients at St David’s and acting as a specialist resource to the wider professional community as needed.
- Developing Forensic assessment, formulation and interventions for people with an Intellectual Disability.
- Working collaboratively as a member of the Multidisciplinary team and in line with the organisational policy for Multidisciplinary Team working.
- Using research skills for audit, policy and service development and developing patient specific research within St David’s.
- Providing systemic support and training to the nursing and support team to assist in the delivery of effective care and rehabilitation of patients and the development of the Psychologically Informed Environment.
Skills: Ability to understand the needs and difficulties faced by people with intellectual disability and autism, data collection and analysis, report production, ability to communicate to a high standard (verbally and in writing) and relate to others, competence in using computer software packages, word processes, spreadsheets and databases.
Benefits of Working with us:
- A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
- A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support.
- Competitive pay
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Long service reward
- Career development and training
- Free eye care vouchers
- Blue light card discounts
- Enhanced maternity package
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
About the Service: St David’s Independent Hospital stands by the banks of the River Dee and within walking distance of the small village of Carrog – A picturesque part of North Wales. The service provides open rehabilitation and treatment for males (aged 18 years +) diagnosed with a learning disability and/ or additional complex needs including autism and mental health needs.
MHC are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for this role regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
(We reserve the right to bring forward our closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest).
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