Qualified Psychologist

St Andrew's Healthcare; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job description

• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: £46,781 - £57,161 DOE at this level

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Work from home and in the community

Location: Would suit someone living in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire or Essex.

Roles: 37.5 hours a week although part time / flexible working is considered.

This service is part of our Community Partnerships Division who this year had their CQC rating as good.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic psychologist to join our team to primarily provide therapy in our Veterans’ Complex Treatment Service, which sits as part of the national Op Courage: Veteran Mental Health & Wellbeing pathway in the East Midlands and East of England. The ideal candidate will be looking for a varied role and bring specific expertise in working with trauma with adults and working with complex presentations. This post would ideally suit someone with knowledge and experience of working with veterans or with military personnel.

The Op Courage Integrated Veteran Mental Health & Wellbeing Service has been recently recommissioned by NHS England Armed Forces and offers military-sensitive assessments, signposting, advice, liaison and intervention for UK veterans.

The Role and Person

The successful applicant will join a highly motivated, supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team, and will report directly to the Clinical Lead. The service is psychology-led and holds psychological assessment and formulation, as well as the Veterans we work with, at the core of everything it offers.

You will be responsible for delivering outcome based psychological therapy that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of Veterans living in the community. The service is community based and appointments are offered where possible in the Veteran’s locality as well as remotely via telephone and video. Due to the travel required, a full driver’s licence is desirable. However, in return, you will also benefit from having the flexibility to work from home too (roughly 60% from home, 40% in the community).

Given the nature of the client group and the geographical needs of the service, we are looking for a clinician with significant experience in treating complex mental health needs in an autonomous capacity. Experience in treating trauma and complex mental health needs according to evidenced based guidelines is essential, as is experience of working with this client group. Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage. Equally important would be your ability to work both autonomously within community based settings, as well as collaboratively with other teams and professionals.

Within the role, you will be encouraged to develop your strengths and skills through a robust structure of clinical supervision and opportunities for professional development. St Andrews has an excellent record of providing opportunities for research, training and continuing professional development.

In order to be eligible for the role, the successful applicant will be registered with the HCPC and ideally the BPS.

Reward

We offer an excellent benefits package including pension, 35 - 38 days holiday, sickness policy on par with NHS, life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Farrelly, Senior Recruiter on 07827856634 or via email: [e-mail].