About this role
Job summary
MH Rehabilitation Services within the Specialist Network are seeking a dedicated, forward thinking Clinical Psychologist to apply for an exciting opportunity at Wesham Rehabilitation Centre.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and has proven clinical skills to provide and support the development and delivery of high-quality psychological care to help individuals achieve their personal rehabilitation and recovery goals. Your key role will be to ensure high quality clinical standards are achieved consistently by providing person-centred, timely and visible clinical input to improve outcomes for patients.
The successful candidate will be part of a compassionate and experienced MDT, that has the needs of our service users at its heart. You will be joining a developing psychology team which currently includes a Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a), trainees (when on placements) and a Consultant Psychologist who has a wider responsibility for the Care Group. There will also be opportunities to link in with Rehab psychology colleagues across the Northwest.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the successful candidate will hold a good working knowledge and understanding of mental health rehabilitation and/or adult mental health and will be able to apply relevant psychological theory and knowledge to enhance the care and treatment of individuals within the Rehabilitation Service.
You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills which allow you to work well within a team and to engage with service users, families and carers coming from a wide range of backgrounds and with varied/complex needs.
As part of the MDT, you will contribute to the clinical leadership on the unit and staff skills development, promoting psychological formulations and approaches as appropriate.
A strong commitment to your own ongoing professional education and development is essential. The successful post holder will be expected be flexible where needed to meet the needs of patients and the service.You will receive regular supervision, access to CPD opportunities and be part of a supportive psychological professions network across the trust and across rehabilitation services regionally.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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Job description Job responsibilities
A visit to meet staff is welcomed and recommended.
If you would like to discuss this post, please do not hesitate to contact:
Simon Blundell, Modern Matron for MH Rehab [email protected] Fiona Turnbull, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for MH Rehab Services [email protected] .
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) HCPC registration
Knowledge Essential
Experience of completing neuropsychological assessments, interpretation of results, and ability to communicate these sensitively as appropriate. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and /or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS. Understanding of the role of reflective practice in supporting effective care teams
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a clinical psychologist therapeutically with clients with varied complex, psychological and mental health difficulties Experience of working within multi-professional teams.
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wesham Rehabilitation Unit
Preston
PR4 3HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)