About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC-registered or soon to be registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Trustwide Intensive Support Team for behaviours that challenge in dementia. This post is fixed-term to provide maternity leave cover.
You will work with care homes to deliver psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for people with dementia in distress with unmet needs.
We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving quality of life for people with dementia, their carers and families, and share a commitment to Positive Behaviour Support and compassionate, person-centred practice.
We can offer you regular clinical and management supervision, opportunities for continuing Professional Development (CPD), peer support from a supportive older adults psychology team that meets monthly to share learning, develop our services and advocate for the needs of older people, and links with the University of Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme.
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates 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.
Main duties of the job
This post involves working with care homes and CMHTs across East Surrey (including Redhill, Reigate, Tandridge, Epsom, Mole Valley and Elmbridge).
Holding a caseload offering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people living in care homes with behaviours that challenge.
Delivering formulation-led, evidence-based interventions and providing consultation to care home staff to support consistent, person-centred approaches based on Positive Behaviour Support and the Newcastle model.
Offering support and supervision to CMHT colleagues undertaking psychosocial assessment and interventions for behaviours that challenge in dementia.
Working collaboratively within a wider Psychology network across older adult community and inpatient services, contributing to shared learning, service improvement and advocacy for older people.
Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
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 and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic models To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework Is interested in and passionate about providing high quality psychological support to people using our service and their carers
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 Horizon House
28 Upper High Street
Epsom
KT17 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)