Clinical Psychologist - 9 month fixed (potential for permanent)

Job summary

Clinical Psychologist Full-time, 9-month fixed term (with potential for permanent position)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to take the lead in creating a new, comprehensive therapeutic programme from the ground up. Initially offered on a fixed-term basis, this role involves reviewing our current approaches, developing a broader, more inclusive trauma informed model that aligns with NICE guidelines and improves outcomes for a diverse range of clients.

To deliver high quality, effective andresponsive psychological treatment and leadership to staff and people intreatment for addiction and multiple complex needs

Main duties of the job

To deliver high quality, effective and responsive psychological treatment and leadership to staff and people in treatment for addiction and multiple complex needs

Key responsibilities include:

• Create:Design and implement a new therapeutic framework that builds on our existing services, including the 12-step programme, integrating evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to improve client outcomes.
• Assess:Conduct individual assessments to develop personalised, person-centred care plans that meet each clients unique needs, working closely with our psycho-therapeutic team.
• Collaborate:Work with the existing team to ensure the new programme is inclusive, effective, and tailored to improving client outcomes, and to ensure that the team have the right skills to deliver it.
• Lead the Future:After the fixed term, youll be considered for a permanent role leading the programme, managing the team, and ensuring the continued delivery of person-centred care.

About us

Set in 22 acres of beautiful Cornish gardens, meadow and woodland, Bosence offers a truly unique working environment like no other. Our website provides a range of useful resources and also features a3D Tourwhere you can navigate your way around our grounds and premises and view several staff videos.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of developing a new, innovative therapeutic programme that can shape the future of our services.
• Be part of a charity that values evidence-based, inclusive care.
• Opportunity to transition to a leadership role and make a lasting impact.
• While there is a it is a short-term contract there will be opportunities for CPD while in post
• There will be opportunities to link in with the wider psychology workforce in Cornwall

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Tasks,Duties AND Responsibilities
1.Service Delivery

1.1Contributeto the establishment and maintenance of a safe and effective multi disciplinaryapproach in relation to the broader service delivery team that complies withthe high standards of professional practice required by Bosence Farm CommunityLtd (BFC Ltd).

1.2TheClinical psychologist will be responsible for working and leading with theTherapeutic lead, Key workers and Counselling team in supporting people intreatment who have multiple needs including those with significant trauma andaddiction issues

1.3Lead,develop and implement a range of modalities to provide varied treatment options.

1.4Youwill work across the site in a multidisciplinary team to provide clinicaloversight as well as assessing and monitoring complex needs across site

1.5Workingwith co-occurring disorders, clients families and multi-agency working isessential for the role.

1.6Conductcomprehensive assessments pre-admission and following admission.

1.7Provideclinical support in treatment for our clients which includes robust riskmanagement, care planning and aftercare.

1.8Experienceand confidence in leading teams and skill matching and mapping is crucial forthe role.

1.9Embedpsychological practice through assessment of individual cases, monitor deliveryand effectiveness

1.10Offertraining, support and clinical supervision on therapeutic techniques

1.10.1Supportthe team to develop safe working practice when supporting those withsignificant trauma

1.11Inaccordance with BFC Ltd written policy, contribute to ensuring a safeenvironment where risk management and safety are of the highest importance, andto ensure that all service users are safeguarded from physical, financial,material, psychological or sexual abuse, neglect, and discriminatory abuse,self-harm or inhuman or degrading treatment, through deliberate intent,negligence or ignorance.

1.12Contributeto ensuring an environment that offers respect and dignity to each individualservice user.

1.13Contributeto ensuring a safe environment where risk management and safety are of thehighest importance.

1.14Ensureeffective communication of client information internally and externally asrequired using established written and verbal communication systems.

1.15Deliverand maintain procedures for assessment, admission and induction of serviceusers and liaise and work in partnership with appropriate internal services andexternal agencies as necessary.

1.16Towork effectively with service users in detox who will be attending BosenceRehab to assist in preparing them for admission.

1.17Toassist in promoting the work of BFC to other agencies in Cornwall and whererequired further afield.

1.18Keepup-to-date regarding developments in the field to ensure Bosence Farm CommunityLtd continues to provide a service that is responsive and relevant to changingneed.

1.19Contributeto the ongoing review, evaluation and monitoring of the residential careservices delivered at Bosence Farm Community Ltd in order to improve quality,standards and outcomes.

1.20Ensureefficient record keeping and data collection at all times.

1.21Deliversafe and appropriate recreational activities to clients as required.

1.22Attendclinical supervision, progress reviews and staff support sessions

1.23Topursue a programme of personal and professional development

2.General

2.1Maintaincontinuing professional development, to keep abreast of best practice anddevelopments in the field and to undertake mandatory training and refreshertraining as agreed by BFC Ltd.

2.2Ensureadherence to BFC Ltd confidentiality policy in all aspects of work.

2.3Promoteand adhere to the content and values of BFC Ltd equal opportunity policy in allaspects of work.

2.4Promotehealth and safety in all aspects of work and implement Bosence Farm CommunityLtd policy and procedures in regard to this.

2.5Promoteand maintain effective channels of reporting and communication at all levelswithin Bosence Farm Community Ltd in order to promulgate and accomplish theorganisations mission, values and objectives.

2.6Beprepared where necessary to be part of the 24-hour shift cover rota system inplace when needed.

2.7Attendand participate in meetings as required by the Manager, including supervision,appraisal and training.

2.8Undertakespecific tasks and projects as directed by the Manager.

2.9Producewritten reports as required

2.10Managepersonal workload in liaison with the Manager.

2.11Carryout other relevant duties appropriate to this role in the organisation.

2.12Beprepared to work in other locations within the organisation as required.

The role requires you to have

Qualifications and Experience:

Registered psychologist with relevant degreequalifications in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a relatedfield.

Registered with the Health and Care ProfessionsCouncil (HCPC) or other relevant professional body

Proven experience in providing psychologicalservices to staff and individuals working with people who have experiencedaddiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeuticmodalities and approaches.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Experienced in delivering clinical supervision andsupport to team members

Job description
Job responsibilities

Key Tasks,Duties AND Responsibilities
1.Service Delivery

1.1Contributeto the establishment and maintenance of a safe and effective multi disciplinaryapproach in relation to the broader service delivery team that complies withthe high standards of professional practice required by Bosence Farm CommunityLtd (BFC Ltd).

1.2TheClinical psychologist will be responsible for working and leading with theTherapeutic lead, Key workers and Counselling team in supporting people intreatment who have multiple needs including those with significant trauma andaddiction issues

1.3Lead,develop and implement a range of modalities to provide varied treatment options.

1.4Youwill work across the site in a multidisciplinary team to provide clinicaloversight as well as assessing and monitoring complex needs across site

1.5Workingwith co-occurring disorders, clients families and multi-agency working isessential for the role.

1.6Conductcomprehensive assessments pre-admission and following admission.

1.7Provideclinical support in treatment for our clients which includes robust riskmanagement, care planning and aftercare.

1.8Experienceand confidence in leading teams and skill matching and mapping is crucial forthe role.

1.9Embedpsychological practice through assessment of individual cases, monitor deliveryand effectiveness

1.10Offertraining, support and clinical supervision on therapeutic techniques

1.10.1Supportthe team to develop safe working practice when supporting those withsignificant trauma

1.11Inaccordance with BFC Ltd written policy, contribute to ensuring a safeenvironment where risk management and safety are of the highest importance, andto ensure that all service users are safeguarded from physical, financial,material, psychological or sexual abuse, neglect, and discriminatory abuse,self-harm or inhuman or degrading treatment, through deliberate intent,negligence or ignorance.

1.12Contributeto ensuring an environment that offers respect and dignity to each individualservice user.

1.13Contributeto ensuring a safe environment where risk management and safety are of thehighest importance.

1.14Ensureeffective communication of client information internally and externally asrequired using established written and verbal communication systems.

1.15Deliverand maintain procedures for assessment, admission and induction of serviceusers and liaise and work in partnership with appropriate internal services andexternal agencies as necessary.

1.16Towork effectively with service users in detox who will be attending BosenceRehab to assist in preparing them for admission.

1.17Toassist in promoting the work of BFC to other agencies in Cornwall and whererequired further afield.

1.18Keepup-to-date regarding developments in the field to ensure Bosence Farm CommunityLtd continues to provide a service that is responsive and relevant to changingneed.

1.19Contributeto the ongoing review, evaluation and monitoring of the residential careservices delivered at Bosence Farm Community Ltd in order to improve quality,standards and outcomes.

1.20Ensureefficient record keeping and data collection at all times.

1.21Deliversafe and appropriate recreational activities to clients as required.

1.22Attendclinical supervision, progress reviews and staff support sessions

1.23Topursue a programme of personal and professional development

2.General

2.1Maintaincontinuing professional development, to keep abreast of best practice anddevelopments in the field and to undertake mandatory training and refreshertraining as agreed by BFC Ltd.

2.2Ensureadherence to BFC Ltd confidentiality policy in all aspects of work.

2.3Promoteand adhere to the content and values of BFC Ltd equal opportunity policy in allaspects of work.

2.4Promotehealth and safety in all aspects of work and implement Bosence Farm CommunityLtd policy and procedures in regard to this.

2.5Promoteand maintain effective channels of reporting and communication at all levelswithin Bosence Farm Community Ltd in order to promulgate and accomplish theorganisations mission, values and objectives.

2.6Beprepared where necessary to be part of the 24-hour shift cover rota system inplace when needed.

2.7Attendand participate in meetings as required by the Manager, including supervision,appraisal and training.

2.8Undertakespecific tasks and projects as directed by the Manager.

2.9Producewritten reports as required

2.10Managepersonal workload in liaison with the Manager.

2.11Carryout other relevant duties appropriate to this role in the organisation.

2.12Beprepared to work in other locations within the organisation as required.

The role requires you to have

Qualifications and Experience:

Registered psychologist with relevant degreequalifications in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a relatedfield.

Registered with the Health and Care ProfessionsCouncil (HCPC) or other relevant professional body

Proven experience in providing psychologicalservices to staff and individuals working with people who have experiencedaddiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeuticmodalities and approaches.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Experienced in delivering clinical supervision andsupport to team members

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered psychologist with relevant degree qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other relevant professional body

Desirable

• Registered psychologist with relevant degree qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in providing psychological services to staff and individuals working with people who have experienced addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experienced in delivering clinical supervision and support to team members.

Desirable

• Proven experience in providing psychological services to staff and individuals working with people who have experienced addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experienced in delivering clinical supervision and support to team members.

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered psychologist with relevant degree qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other relevant professional body

Desirable

• Registered psychologist with relevant degree qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in providing psychological services to staff and individuals working with people who have experienced addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experienced in delivering clinical supervision and support to team members.

Desirable

• Proven experience in providing psychological services to staff and individuals working with people who have experienced addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experienced in delivering clinical supervision and support to team members.

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Bosence Farm Community Ltd
Address

69 Bosence Road

Townshend

Hayle

Cornwall

TR27 6AN

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