Development Clinical Psychologist (Development to Senior)NHS
Job summary
Are you an early career Clinical Psychologist looking for a role that will genuinely invest in your development? This is a structured development post with a defined pathway to Senior Clinical Psychologist.
You will work at our hospital in Baldock, either on a part time (30 hours) or full time (37.5 hours). The working hours are 9am to 5pm.
You will join a friendly, skilled and enthusiastic psychology and therapies team within a vibrant multidisciplinary team, delivering a comprehensive therapies programme to inpatients with a wide range of mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
As a department, we are working on a number of service development projects, including: trauma-informed care; making reflective practice more inclusive; and developing targeted psychological work for patients who are acutely unwell. Our teams aim is for everyone at Nouvita to be touched positively by psychology staff and patients! You will be involved in REC-approved research as well with the potential to have your name recognised in peer-reviewed articles.
Job description
The post holder will provide high quality specialist psychology services to the in-patients at the hospital who present with a wide range of complex mental health conditions, as well as physical health needs; and work as part of the multidisciplinary team (Psychology; OT; Psychiatry; Nurses; other specialities) .
The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines, agencies and carers.
The post holder will be clinically responsible to a Head of Psychology and Therapies Clinical Psychologist who will have a clinical oversight of all work and service delivery.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing the Company policies and procedures.
The post holder will provide support to Assistant Psychologists and trainees. They will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post. What Nouvita Healthcare requires from you
Develop into leadership duties and responsibilities in line with the seniority of the role
About us
What stands out in our hospital is the focus on psychology led treatments and the vibrant and inclusive multi-disciplinary team, as well as a collegiate atmosphere which makes working here enjoyable even on the busy days!
Baldock Manor is rated Good by the CQC, whose most recent report specifically recognised the contribution of our Therapies team. The hospital comprises two older adult acute inpatient wards (male and female), with an accredited female PICU currently dormant and offering real potential for redevelopment which is an unusual service development opportunity for a psychologist building their career.
Nouvita Healthcare is a growing healthcare provider, made up of a hospital, nursing & residential care homes and supported living services and is on a mission to provide personalised and effective care. What stands out in our hospital is the focus on psychology led treatments and the vibrant and inclusive multi-disciplinary team, as well as a collegiate atmosphere which makes working here enjoyable even on the busy days!
Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: [email protected]