field_remote_option

field_job_employment_type

job_industry

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

field_nichejobs_career_area_parents_all

field_nichejobs_band_parents_all

Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated Mental Health Homelessness Senior Psychologist/Psychotherapist The post holder will be part of the Kent and Medway Homelessness Service, which provides screening and assessment of physical and mental health to homeless and vulnerably housed adults in the East Kent area. The post holder will undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions within the service and taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice. The post holder will ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development relevant to the service area. The service is based on an outreach model and is delivered through a range of outreach activities and venues ad link with other key health, social and voluntary agencies The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Don't wait, apply now! Main duties of the job • To participate in regular clinical supervision receiving professional support appropriate to the newly qualified grade and to negotiate further specialist supervision, development and training with the Head of Speciality including training in advanced supervision skills.• To work within the Code of Ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the relevant recognised professional body and the professional guidance framework of the Trust. • To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of the Trust. • To be responsible for the relevant data collection on work activities, as required, and to maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping. • To participate fully in supporting the activities of the Psychological Therapies Services within the Trust, Including attending relevant meetings. • Be responsible for ensuring a regular process of review is in place to detect incidents that indicate adverse quality of care, and triangulate Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities • To formulate and implement plans of brief psychologically informed treatment or management of client's mental health problems based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice. • To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention. • To be responsible for providing a specialist psychological perspective in the assessment of service users and their families and contribute specialist psychological advice and support regarding referral decisions for mental health intervention. • To contribute highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and to be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaboration with other staff. • To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant clients and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the Mental Health Homelessness Serviceservice. • To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to carers and families of service users. • To take substantial professional responsibility and exercise autonomous professional judgement with regard to their professional practice. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person specification Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience working as a qualified specialist psychologist / psychotherapist for a minimum of one year.</li> <li>Good understanding and knowledge of drug and alcohol problems</li> <li>Professional background in a mental health discipline to at least first-degree level (for example, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, psychiatric medicine</li> <li>Ability to administer accurately and speedily, complex psychometric text materials.</li> <li>Experience of working in range of mental health settings with a range of levels of disability and full range of age groups</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working with homeless clients</li> <li>Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and specialist research techniques appropriate for the study of psychotherapeutic process</li> <li>Experience of teaching, training and/or providing clinical supervision</li> <li>Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Good honours degree in Psychology. • Post-graduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC/BPS. • Relevant specialist training in the skills required for the specialty area. • Clinical supervision training for supervision of Doctoral trainees on placement</li> <li>Specialist post graduate training to Masters level or equivalent in a Psychotherapeutic modality (for example CBT or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) leading to accreditation/registration with UKCP/BABCP or equivalent.</li> <li>Ability to comprehend and communicate verbally and in writing highly complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of settings and audiences, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communicat</li></ul>

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Careers at Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Mental Health Homelessness Senior Psychologist/Psychotherapist

Job Role: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Peterborough - Hybrid Working Salary: up to 63,000 pro rota Hours: 3 days per week Are you an experienced Practitioner Psychologist looking for work life balance and the opportunity to work within an outstanding and growing organisation? We are looking for a Psychologist (Counselling/Forensic/Educational/Clinical) to join our client in their Peterborough region. You will be visiting services in the area with a split of working from home.<ul> <li>Must have HCPC Pin</li> <li>Be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist</li> <li>Full driving license and car</li> </ul>If this sounds like the role for you, then please reach out to Jade on <a href="mailto:jade.vernon@findmedical.co.uk" target="_blank">jade.vernon@findmedical.co.uk</a> or 07376977618

Find Medical

Registered Psychologist - Hybrid

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a Qualified Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Joining our team on a full time basis, you will be working 22.5 hours per week, across 3 days. Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for our patients- it's a challenging, satisfying vocation. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you. Cygnet Hospital Bierley: At Cygnet Bierley, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. You will be joining at team of Psychologists including Psychology Assistants, Trainees, and other Qualified staff to work collaboratively to offer specialised assessments and interventions across the site. The role: We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Psychologist to support the team to deliver a high standard of care. Experience working with individuals with Mental Illness, Personality Disorder, and Complex Trauma is preferred. You will be supported with regular supervision as well as have opportunities for further training in psychological assessments and treatments, such as schema therapy, DBT or EMDR. We are looking for someone who is... <ul> <li> A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting </li> <li> Trained in delivering psychological therapies </li> <li> Preferably has experience of completing functioning, well-being and risk assessments </li> <li> Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs and working in a trauma informed way </li> <li> Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems. </li> </ul> Your Day-to-Day... <ul> <li> You'll be working 22.5 hours a week (working days to be agreed with successful candidate) </li> <li>Competitive salary: Up to £31,832 DOE</li> <li> Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) </li> <li> Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups </li> <li> Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT </li> <li> Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams </li> <li> Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research </li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... <ul> <li> Strong career progression opportunities into management roles , including access to the Cygnet Consultant Psychologist pathway (if eligible) </li> <li> Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support &amp; support with CPD opportunities </li> <li> Employee referral scheme </li> <li> You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. </li> <li> Access to additional well-being initiatives including the Employee Support Line </li> <li> Blue Light Card eligibility </li> <li> Pension scheme </li> <li> "Cycle to work" scheme &amp; employee discount saving. </li> </ul> Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the 'apply now' link below. Join us! What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Cygnet

Cygnet Nursing Jobs & Careers & Pay - A Complete Guide

Qualified Forensic/Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Part time

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a Qualified Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining us on a 6-9 month FTC, working part time, 30hrs per week across 4 days. Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for our service users - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation. So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent. Your Day-to-Day... <ul> <li>Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)</li> <li>Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups</li> <li>Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT</li> <li>Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams </li> <li>Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research</li> <li>Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.</li> </ul> We are looking for someone who is... <ul> <li>A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a Clinical, forensic or mental health setting</li> <li>Experience in rehab in-patient settings</li> <li>Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT </li> <li>Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs</li> <li>Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems.</li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... <ul> <li>Strong career progression opportunities into management roles </li> <li>Monthly reflective practice, &amp; support with CPD opportunities</li> <li>Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>"Cycle to work" scheme &amp; employee discount saving.</li> </ul> Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a positive change? If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to <a href="mailto:vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk" target="_blank">vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk</a> Join us! In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Qualified Psychologist - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic

Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. We are looking for a part-time (32 hours/week) committed Band 8c Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist to take on the Clinical Lead for MHT/MHT+ Psychological Therapy Services in East Kent, on a 6-month secondment basis. You will be based at Eureka Place in Ashford and the role consists of supporting the MHT/MHT+ Psychological Therapy Services in Ashford/Canterbury, South Kent Coast and Thanet. These services consist of a team of psychological practitioners of several disciplines providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary service to adults with complex and enduring mental health conditions. The teams provide clinical interventions such as individual psychological therapy (including EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic, art therapy and integrative) and group therapy (including MBT, DBT and art therapy groups), as well as supporting the wider MHT/MHT+ teams with training, supervision and consultation. We have strong links with the South Thames Clinical Psychology Training Centre, attached to Canterbury Christ Church University, and offer training placements to clinical trainees as well as other Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy training courses. These links also provide access to a variety of post-qualification training courses and events. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Main duties of the job To provide professional and clinical leadership in the provision of Psychological Practice to adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, aged 18 and upwards, within the East Kent Directorate served by Kent &amp; Medway NHS Trust. In particular:<ul> <li>To ensure the planning and development of a strategic response to service need, interpreting professional policies and ensuring that the service operates at the highest level of quality and current best practice and taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole </li> <li>To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with psychological practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to other psychological practitioners and MDT staff.</li> <li> To lead on psychological practice in the Service.</li> </ul> The post holder will be expected to participate in the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust senior manager on call rota. Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. We care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Take a look at our Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist Video Take a look at our Clinical Associate Psychologist Video Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person specification Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to comprehend and communicate verbally and in writing highly complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of settings and audiences, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.</li> <li>Ability to analyse and manage complex multi-factorial clinical information from a range of sources integrating it into a formulation utilising a variety of psychological perspectives.</li> <li>Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health.</li> <li>Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.</li> <li>Adequate keyboard skills and sound understanding of I.T. packages</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> </ul>Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>Achieved grade will refer to JD depending if Psychologists or Psychotherapists</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Achieved grade</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience working as a qualified specialist psychologist / psychotherapist for a minimum of six years in the NHS, including substantial post-qualification experience within the speciality where the post is located.</li> <li>Experience of minimum of 100 hours specialist clinical supervision in this area of practice</li> <li>Experience of providing supervision on psychological work to MDT staff &amp; psychological practitioners.</li> <li>Experience of working successfully in a multi-disciplinary team context, providing clinical leadership and promoting effective team working.</li> <li>Experience of managing applied/assistant psychologists and psychological therapists</li> <li>Experience of facilitating reflective practice, post incident debriefs and complex case discussions</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential i

Consultant Psychologist/Psychotherapist and Clinical Lead

Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to work in a forensic community learning disability team. You would be part of the multidisciplinary community forensic team, providing a forensic psychology service including assessment, intervention and evaluations focused on rehabilitation in the community. To offer input as required to other services within the forensic and specialist learning disabilities in within the Service Line. You will be well supported through regular clinical and managerial supervision as well as training to develop both professionally and personally within the role. There are many CPD opportunities. Experience in an community setting is not required for this role and we would consider newly qualified psychologists or those close to the end of their qualification. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Main duties of the job<ul> <li> Have responsibility for the systematic provision of specialist forensic psychology services to adults with learning disabilities and complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties who may display challenging behaviour or have offending histories.</li> <li> Undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions in these services taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice.</li> <li> Ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities (including training others) relevant to the service area.</li> <li> Have regular responsibility for providing supervision trainees or assistant psychologists in this specialism.</li> </ul>Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Check out our Dartford site Detailed job description and main responsibilities What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly). At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, we are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>• A Masters degree in psychology or another mental health / forensic field.</li> <li>• Current Registration with HCPC as a psychologist</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>• On a training route where registration with the HCPC as a psychologist is approaching.</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience in research methods and collation of data.</li> <li>Experience in working with people with offending behaviour histories.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working within community LD or mental health teams, and / or the Criminal Justice System</li> <li>Experience supervising others (Trainees/Assistant Psychologists)</li> <li>Experience of working with people with learning disability and/or mental health problems</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to receive and communicate verbally and in writing, complex sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of emotive situations or audiences with significantly impaired communication abilities.</li> <li>Ability to analyse and manage a range of clinical assessment and/or research data in the light of relevant psychological theory.</li> <li>Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Some knowledge of literature relating to learning disability and behavioural or cognitive approaches</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inap

Clinical Forensic Psychologist

Job overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the A &amp; E of Mental Health. You will be working in a very dynamic environment, which will provide you with many opportunities to learn and develop your therapeutic and systemic skills. There will also be an opportunity to be creative and innovative within the role, bringing new ideas, incorporating evidence-based practice into how the service is delivered. You will support and assist the core aims within the service, both in direct clinical work and as a positive member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider service, having an important strategic and liaison function supporting the transition of patients between services. Main duties of the job<ul> <li> You will provide psychological assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and offer consultation and treatment for our more complex cases. </li> <li> You will offer clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and trainees, as well as Band 7 Psychologists and our multi-disciplinary colleagues. </li> <li> There will be an opportunity to take a lead role in service development-oriented research and publishing research. </li> <li> To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area</li> <li>To be regularly responsible for providing training placements for trainee clinical/counselling psychologists in this specialism.</li> <li>To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions in these services taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice.</li> </ul>Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities<ul> <li>To provide specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties referred to Acute services, utilising information from a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methodologies and integrating it into a psychological formulation of the client and the psychosocial environment, drawing on a range of psychological theoretical perspectives.</li> </ul> We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification Person specification Training &amp; Qualifications Essential criteria<ul><li>Registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Practitioner Psychologist</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at speciality level. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience and expertise in acute mental health</li> </ul>Skills &amp; Knowledge Essential criteria<ul><li>Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within acute psychology settings.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Specialist skills in DBT, psychosis and applying this to an acute setting.</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure

Senior Clinical/ Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a experienced Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis on a 9-12 month FTC covering maternity leave. Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for our patients - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation. So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you. Cygnet Lodge Salford: Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder. Your Day-to-Day... <ul> <li>Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)</li> <li>Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups</li> <li>Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT</li> <li>Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams </li> <li>Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research</li> <li>Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.</li> </ul> We are looking for someone who is... <ul> <li>A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting</li> <li>Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT </li> <li>Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs</li> <li>Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems.</li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... <ul> <li>Competitive Salary: Up to £55,000pa DOE</li> <li>Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x</li> <li>Monthly reflective practice, &amp; support with CPD opportunities</li> <li>Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>"Cycle to work" scheme &amp; employee discount saving.</li> </ul> Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a positive change? If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to <a href="mailto:vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk" target="_blank">vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk</a> Join us! In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Qualified Psychologist - 9-12 month FTC

Consultant Psychologist Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Mill Garth Compensation: £68,250 - £78,750 / year Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychologist to join two of our Hospitals in a dual site role at Priory Hospital Mill Garth and Dewsbury. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours with 3 days based at Mill Garth and 2 days at Dewsbury per week. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Mill Garth is a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males. They support individuals with a range of mental health disorders. We believe that anyone with a mental health condition should be given the best chance possible to lead a happy and fulfilling life, and our aim is to provide individuals with the confidence and skills to move or return to the community. Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and increasing physical health needs. We also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health. What you'll be doing Both site have compassionate teams who are committed to their patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients<ul> <li>You will contribute to the development of, and audit of services at your sites.</li> <li>You will work with a dynamic multi-professional team leading development of individual formulations and psychological assessment. With the support of other members of the psychology team, you will support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for patients and service users and provide appropriately developed psychologically informed guidance to reduce risks, aid recovery and independence.</li> <li>You will provide support and guidance to other psychologists, assistants and trainee psychologists. You will be working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li> </ul> You can find additional information in the attached job description. What you'll bring to the role Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The successful candidate will have a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two other therapeutic modalities, including training in an intervention appropriate for working with location-specific or equivalent disorders. They will demonstrate a solid understanding and application of therapy principles, with a willingness to undertake additional training if required. Essential experience includes working with complex clients, operating at a strategic level, and delivering highly specialist interventions for service users with complex needs. The candidate must also have training in clinical supervision, as well as relevant understanding, experience, and training in assessment appropriate to the environment and population. Strong leadership and management experience, along with proven skills in service planning and development, are also required. For more information about the role, you can email <a href="mailto:Farahgigani@priorygroup.com" target="_blank">Farahgigani@priorygroup.com</a> What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. <ul> <li>Free on-site parking</li> <li>Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave</li> <li>Enhanced maternity pay</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)</li> <li>Access to development opportunities</li> <li>Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</li> <li>Leadership &amp; management development</li> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Refer a friend bonuses</li> </ul> Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Priory

Careers at Priory

Consultant Psychologist

Job Description: Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - Mindplace Clapham (Face to Face) Location: London, SW11 1QN Permanent Competitive salary + Fantastic benefits Part-time hours available: Minimum of 4 sessions/ 2 days per week Full-time roles are available, offered on a hybrid basis - combining both onsite and remote working We'll be very happy to have discussions around the flexibility of working patterns, and how the needs of the service can be met with any current arrangements you have. Session Requirements:<ul><li>We can offer sessions from Monday to Friday: 07:30am/08:00am to15:30pm/ 1600pm and14:00pm - 22:00pm</li><li>Weekends 08:30-17:00. At least 1 in every 3 weekends but may be less depending on the location</li><li>5 appointments per day</li></ul>We make health happen As an employee at Bupa, our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients every day. Your Role: As a Clinical Counselling Psychologist within Bupa Health Services, you'll use your training and education to support our customers by providing education on how to live longer, healthier, happier lives. You'll spend the majority of your time with our customers, doing what you do best. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide high-quality therapeutic care with excellent clinical outcomes.</li><li>Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations for evidence-based intervention.</li><li>Offer different models of service delivery: face-to-face, telephone, or video consultations.</li><li>Adhere to Bupa's case management processes and collaborate with Clinical Leads and the therapy team.</li><li>Work within sessional limits based on the client's Private Medical Insurance allowance.</li><li>Provide signposting or onward referrals as needed.</li><li>Offer ad-hoc wellbeing support and coaching.</li><li>Conduct one-off assessments and referral recommendations.</li><li>Provide group psychoeducation and mental health awareness through remote presentations, workshops, and training.</li><li>Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa's service policies.</li><li>Attend regular clinical supervision and monthly team meetings.</li><li>Collaborate with the operational and clinical team to improve client and employee experiences.</li></ul>Key Skills / Qualifications: Essential:<ul><li>Professional doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society.</li><li>Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Chartered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.</li><li>General adult mental health experience.</li><li>At least 1 year's post-qualification clinical experience.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Training and accreditation in specialized areas of psychological relevance.</li><li>Corporate experience.</li><li>Excellent leadership and management skills.</li></ul>Key Skills &amp; Experience:<ul><li>General adult mental health specialism experience.</li><li>Corporate experience and business understanding.</li><li>Up-to-date CPD.</li><li>Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Systems and electronic medical record systems.</li><li>Ability to evaluate, plan, and prioritize workload within demanding time scales.</li><li>Proven customer service and client liaison experience.</li><li>Excellent application of clinical knowledge.</li><li>Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>Experience managing own caseload and working towards individual targets and outcomes.</li><li>High standards in written and oral communication.</li><li>Diverse and varied clinical experience.</li></ul>Personal Characteristics:<ul><li>Well-developed communication skills.</li><li>Effective time management.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment.</li><li>Understanding of a corporate environment.</li><li>Ability to work at pace.</li><li>Excellent team player.</li><li>Strong problem-solving capability.</li><li>Strong professional and personal drive.</li><li>Ability to respond rapidly and decisively.</li></ul>Benefits: Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive:<ul><li>Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with the option to buy or sell.</li><li>Enhanced pension and life insurance.</li><li>Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.</li><li>Discounted access to online gym sessions.</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus.</li><li>Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.</li><li>Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.</li><li>Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.</li><li>Emotional wellbeing support.</li><li>Access to family mental health line.</li><li>Financial wellbeing channels.</li><li>Support for carers.</li></ul>Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa". We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Part time Job Area: Clinical Services Locations: Mindplace Clapham

60 Psychology Jobs