About this role
Job summary
Come and join our Psychology team and be part of shaping psychological provision across the older people's community service. We are a supportive team that values innovation, fosters development and is passionate about the care of older people and their families.
We are looking for a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join our team providing high quality community services to older people within Guildford and Waverley. The Guildford and Waverley CMHTOP is part of the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust, with the base at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, and Berkeley House, Godalming. We work with those over 65-years who are faced with mental health and/or memory problems.
Our Psychology department recognise the importance of support, have regular CPD sessions, and externally provided skills workshops (e.g. CAT, CFT). There is access to specialist neuropsychology supervision monthly in addition to regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and peer support. Our department has expanded rapidly in the past few years allowing for further opportunities to take forward clinician interests.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and a good peer support network. We value the contribution of our team and are able to offer some flexibility of working around service need, including both remote and in-person aspects of working.
Main duties of the job
This exciting role will involve working with a degree of autonomy alongside providing the opportunity to develop both your therapy and neuropsychology skills. You will conduct detailed assessment and formulation, therapeutic intervention and neuropsychological assessments, covering both functional and organic problems for people living in the local community.
You will be working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, where psychology is highly valued. A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to influence teams in embedding psychosocial approaches within everyday practice. You may also be supporting and supervising other team members.
There will be opportunities to lead on quality improvement projects and to contribute to the development of psychology provision across older people's services.
The opportunities in this role would suit both experienced Clinical Psychologists interested in continuing working with older people, as well as recently qualified Clinical Psychologists
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description document for more information on the requirements and main responsibilities for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent.
Registration Essential
HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles. Working knowledge of the traditional models of psychotherapy and the evidence for their use, with detailed knowledge of two or more models.
Desirable
Experience of doing positive behaviour support plans
Other Essential
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Farnham Road Hospital
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)