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Clinical Psychologist 8A / 8B

Employer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Bridgwater
Salary
£48,526 to £65,262 a year per annum, pro rata
Closing date
30 Sep 2022

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Grade
Band 8A
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Clinical Psychologist - Ash Ward

Would you like to work for an award winning trust?
  • CPD (continuing professional development) Support available - CPD workshops
  • Various study days of different care models available (suited to your interests/needs)
  • Hours can be flexible (to be discussed)

We are looking for an experienced clinical psychologist who is interested and in working with males at Ash ward a 12 bedded low secure service in Somerset located within easy reach of the M5 and Bridgwater train station.

Please note - this role is suitable to a Band 8a or Band 8b.

The role will be integral to the assessment and formulation of care for our patients, risk management and promoting independence and recovery.

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical skills able to think creatively and work well within a team. The role will include prioritising clinical need for interventions, managing own workload as an integral part of the assessment and formulation for the care of our patients, management of risk to others primarily and promoting recovery.

You will be expected to provide 1-1 patient sessions and provide staff group supervision, support, and play a part in staff development.

We will support you to develop as a clinician and as a clinical leader, through management and clinical supervision, through access to a wide network of clinicians to challenge and encourage you, and through a personal development plan.

Main duties of the job

This service is part of the South West Provider Collaborative therefore this role sits within a wider framework.

We would be happy to consider combining this role with another similar role in the trust if you're interested in full-time hours (to be discussed).

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical skills able to think creatively and work well within a team. The role will include prioritising clinical need for interventions, managing own workload as an integral part of the assessment and formulation for the care of our patients, management of risk to others primarily and promoting recovery.

If you'd like an informal discussion around this role, please do reach out to: Dr Sonia Oyervides - Clinical Psychologist

sonia.oyervides@somersetft.nhs.uk / 01278 454238

About us

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health services to the people of Somerset. Our aim is to provide the best possible service to individuals and encourage independence and recovery of those with mental health problems.

Somerset is an unspoilt rural and picturesque county with a population of just over half a million. It has a long coastline and wide range of attractive scenery including the Mendip and Quantock Hills and the grandeur of Exmoor contrasting with the flat wetlands and peat areas of the Somerset Levels.

We are committed to ensuring you have continuing professional development!

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide psychological interventions for the patient group of Ash ward to include formulation, risk assessment and planning of care.

To support junior staff with supervision/reflective practice.

(Please refer to the Job Description attached)

Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential
  • Achieved grade/years experience
  • Experience of risk assessment
  • Experience of formulation
  • Experience of supporting junior staff
Desirable
  • Experience of multidisciplinary working


Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ash Ward, Broadway Health Park

Barclay Street

Bridgwater

TA6 5LX

Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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