Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

This is a Clinical Psychologist role at Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of independent mental health services. The successful candidate will work between two of Barchester's facilities, Billingham Grange Independent Hospital and Hawthorns Care Centre, to provide specialist psychological support and interventions to patients dealing with a range of mental health conditions.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive psychology service to Barchester's patients. This will involve assessing, diagnosing, and developing care plans for individuals experiencing emotional distress, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, psychosis, and other mental health challenges. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, referrers, GPs, and other professionals to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to patient care. Additionally, you will be expected to select, administer, and interpret psychometric and neuropsychological tests, as well as maintain accurate records and provide supervision to other staff when appropriate.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of independent mental health services in the UK. With a focus on delivering personalized, high-quality care, the organization operates a network of hospitals and care centers across the country. Barchester is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where patients can receive the best possible treatment and support.

Job responsibilities

Note: Role consists of working between Billingham Grange Independent Hospital (in Billingham) and Hawthorns Care Centre (in Peterlee)

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Clinical Psychologist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll provide a specialist psychology service to help us deliver the all-round quality care and support our patients deserve. We'll look to you to work with our patients who could be emotionally stressed or living with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, psychosis and other conditions. Whatever their needs, you'll make sure every single patient is treated with respect and dignity. We'll rely on you to select, administer and interpret psychometric and neuropsychological tests, as well as liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals to develop and review care and risk management plans. As a Clinical Psychologist at Barchester, you'll have the chance create a safe and supportive environment where our patients can get the best possible care.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Clinical Psychologist, you'll have an up-to-date knowledge on current developments in professional and clinical practice, making you the go-to person for information about relevant legislation and policies. We'll also look for excellent communication skills, as it's a role that will see you deliver complex and sensitive information and make psychological interventions with carers (or families as appropriate). You'll also keep accurate records and supervise the work of other multi-disciplinary staff when appropriate. A dedicated and insightful professional, you'll always be focused on our patients' wellbeing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be considered for this role, you must hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent qualification. You should also have up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice, as well as excellent communication skills to effectively deliver complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, and other professionals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.