Older People's Psychology

Clinical psychologist Band 8A (band 7s considered) up to 37.5 hours a week. This is a permanent post.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic clinical/counselling psychologist or psychotherapist to join our Older People's Psychology (OPP) service. We will also consider applications from newly qualified candidates (band 7).

Older People's Mental Health: As part of the Dorset Older People's Psychology Service, you will work with other friendly and dedicated psychologists/therapists to provide specialist psychological services for older people under the care of OP-CMHTs in Dorset.

Main duties of the job

The role is diverse, and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of really skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with older adults. Clinical work covers a whole range of different problems with which patients may present, as well as skilled and often complex assessments. Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the OPP team, as well as the wider MDT is a regular part of our role.

This is a full time post of up to 37.5 hours per week (job share considered) and is based at Alderney Hospital in Poole.

Please see attached the Band 7 and Band 8a specific Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the requirements for this role.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset there is also the possibility of a relocation package which can be discussed in interview. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
• Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
• Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to older adults and adults with Learning Disabilities
• Membership of HCPC

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience with adults with Learning Disability diagnosis, particularly those in community placements.
• Experience of Assessment and Formulation in Adults with an LD
• Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
• Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc
• Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing

Information Technology

Essential

• Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes

Additional requirements

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
• Must have a car as role requires driving around the rural area of West Dorset to visit clients in their homes and day centres etc.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderney Hospital

Ringwood Road

Poole

BH12 4NB

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