Clinical Psychologist

Jupiter Recruitment; Preston, Workington; On-site; GBP 70,000

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Clinical Psychologist to work in an excellent purpose-built care home based in the Workington, Cumbria area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This service provides care and support to adults with a learning disability, autistic spectrum disorder and/or complex conditions such as mental health issues, personality disorder and behaviours considered as challenging.

To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC, BPS accredited and a Chartered Member of the BPS.

As the Clinical Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

1. Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service.
2. Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions.
3. Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertaking the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methods.
4. 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 practice.
5. Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

1. Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
2. Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical/neuro setting.
3. Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits.
4. Previous experience of conducting research and project work.

The successful Clinical Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £70,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
2. Free meals and parking.
3. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
4. Career development and training (QICN) to help you achieve your career goals.
5. Pension contribution to secure your future.
6. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
7. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

Reference ID: 6950

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call or send your CV.