Psychologist - LD Forensic
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a low secure unit for males with a learning disability, including those with co-morbid personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders ASDs
To be considered for this position you must be a qualified psychologist with an interest in learning disability/mental health forensic services
As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to the MDT team and wardResponsible for the day-to-day psychological support
Ensure a high standard of evidence-based psychology care is consistently delivered to patients
Ensure that a safe, cost effective service is provided
Act as a role model and patient advocate, ensuring a positive patient experience for all
Responsible for Information Governance standards
Promote good relationships with patient, relatives, public, other care organisations and all members of the multidisciplinary care team
Ensure audit compliance CQC
To carry out clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Promote good communication skills written and verballyPost-qualification experience of working with complex patients ideally in a secure or locked setting
Experience of supervising others is advantageous but not essential
Able to show a can-do attitude always
The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £45,000 - £50,000 FTE DOE. This exciting position is permanent part time role working 18.75hrs a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFree parking at every site
Health and wellbeing support through our EAP Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme with a contribution
SMART Pensions - Opt for a slightly smaller salary and we pay an extra contribution into your pension. The result We both save on National Insurance payments and you end up with an overall increase in your take-home pay
Cycle scheme - Get a tax-free bike with equipment and pay monthly from your salary, generating a cost saving of up to 42
Computing scheme - Buy the latest technology at no more than the RRP using salary exchange whilst spreading the cost over 12 monthsOur shopping discount site where you'll find great offers for online and in-store shopping, negotiated specially for everyone who works with us
GymFlex - Spread the cost of an annual gym membership over 12 months and use your membership at health clubs, leisure centres, boot camps and yoga studios across the UK
Reference ID: 6720To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV