Clinical Associate PsychologistNHS

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and delivering high-quality psychological care? Join Springwood Lodge as a Clinical Associate Psychologist and work with our multidisciplinary team, helping to provide evidence-based assessment, formulation, and intervention within an inpatient setting. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with service users, psychology colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality psychological support and contribute to positive recovery outcomes. You will manage your own caseload, undertaking psychological assessments, developing formulations, and delivering a range of evidence-based individual and group interventions in line with NICE guidance. Working under the supervision of an experienced HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working with individuals presenting with complex psychological and mental health needs. You will use a variety of assessment methods, including psychometric measures, structured observations, and clinica

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Associate Psychologist at Springwood Lodge, you will take on a fulfilling role dedicated to delivering high-quality psychological care to individuals with complex mental health needs. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based assessments, formulations, and interventions in an inpatient setting. Your responsibilities will include working closely with service users and colleagues, managing your own caseload, and conducting psychological assessments informed by NICE guidance. You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills under the supervision of an experienced HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. Additionally, you will engage in staff training, service development, clinical governance, audits, research, and quality initiatives to enhance the care provided. This role demands resilience, compassion, and the ability to work effectively in emotionally demanding environments, often with individuals experiencing significant psychological distress.

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and delivering high-quality psychological care? Join Springwood Lodge as a Clinical Associate Psychologist and work with our multidisciplinary team, helping to provide evidence-based assessment, formulation, and intervention within an inpatient setting.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with service users, psychology colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality psychological support and contribute to positive recovery outcomes. You will manage your own caseload, undertaking psychological assessments, developing formulations, and delivering a range of evidence-based individual and group interventions in line with NICE guidance.

Working under the supervision of an experienced HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working with individuals presenting with complex psychological and mental health needs. You will use a variety of assessment methods, including psychometric measures, structured observations, and clinical interviews, to develop a comprehensive understanding of service users' needs and inform therapeutic interventions.

As part of the role, you will provide psychological consultation and advice to colleagues, contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, and support psychologically informed care across the service. You will also play an active part in staff training, service development, clinical governance, audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives, helping to shape and enhance the care we provide.

This role requires someone who is resilient, compassionate, and able to work effectively in emotionally demanding environments. You will work with individuals who may experience significant psychological distress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, substance misuse, and other complex presentations, requiring strong communication, risk assessment, and therapeutic engagement skills.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist.
• Experience of working with service users with personality disorders and/or mental health difficulties.
• Experience of delivering one-to-one psychological interventions.
• Experience of working within an MDT.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport, communicate empathically and sensitively in a manner appropriate to the context and recipient.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering psychological groups.
• Experience of delivering DBT, CFT and/or CBT.

Where you will be working:

Location: Nestled in the picturesque town of Guiseley on the outskirts of Leeds, Spring Wood Lodge is surrounded by stunning countryside. Nearby, there is access to a wealth of community amenities, including retail parks, cafes, restaurants, a leisure centre, a local library and an array of shops.

What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £40,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent organization with over 8,000 employees committed to a unique approach in care delivery. With a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare provides care in areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. The organization is known for its dedication to growth opportunities and moving careers within its vast network. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare benefits from a global presence, extending to 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people globally. Elysium follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive recruitment. It requires all staff to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates undergo a DBS disclosure process.