An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychologist to work in a spectacular mental health hospital based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester area. Your will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This special hospital offers a comprehensive inpatient specialist mental health service for young people and adults. The service is dedicated to providing innovative, high quality care and treatment for patients with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re-engagement with the community
- To be considered for this role you must be qualified and an experienced Practitioner Psychologist – must be HCPC registered
As the Consultant Psychologist your key responsibilities include :
Provide direct psychological input to some of these wardsConsultation and indirect working, including providing a psychological perspective to decision making around patient careConsultation to staff teams and facilitation of reflective practiceAttendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetingsWorking closely with and providing support to ward teams to foster trauma informed approaches to carePsychological assessment, formulation and interventionSupervise an Assistant Psychologist and oversee the delivery of their therapeutic work, including the delivery of a therapeutic group programme and psychoeducational and skills workThe following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role :
Must have specialist knowledge and relevant post qualification clinical experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health difficulties, including mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma and personality difficultiesPrevious experience of providing supervision and involvement in service developmentExperience in clinical leadership and people management is desirableStrong interest in developing innovative practice, working with complexity, and working in teamsEffective leadership skills including self-motivationAbility to ensure the systematic governance of psychological practice within the teamThe successful Consultant Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £68,250 – £71,500 FTE DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits :
Enhanced disclosure cost coverageComprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing trainingEnhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveOnline benefits and cash back rewardsCycle to work schemeSMART Pension optionReference ID : 6871
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk