Description
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join Rhodes Wood Hospital, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, a service for CAMHS Eating Disorders.
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will report directly to the Therapy Lead and be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working, and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and design and deliver training.
The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participating in the assessment of referrals and providing initial assessment service users referred to the service
- Undertaking high-quality direct and indirect specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions
- Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations
- Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients' mental health needs
- Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care
Requirements:
- BPS recognised psychology degrees
- HCPC registration
- Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications
- Approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
- Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
- Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting
- Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits
- Previous experience of conducting research and project working
Benefits:
- Annual base salary of £50,000 to £55,000
- Equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Career development and training
- Access to Rewards & Benefits platform
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Life Assurance
- Stream – instant access to earned wages
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Pension contribution