Clinical Psychologist - Rehabilitation Pathway

Job summary

Are you a skilled clinical psychologist passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health challenges? Join our dynamic team and take on a pivotal role within our Rehabilitation Pathway which comprises of Willow Ward, inpatient and Open Mental Health Rehabilitation Team, community.

In this role you will be responsible for providing highly specialised psychological assessments and interventions to patients with complex mental health difficulties and rehabilitation needs. You will support clinical leadership across the Rehabilitation Pathway by offering specialist consultation, training, and supervision.

As part of the leadership team, you will deliver clinical leadership when required and play a vital role in designing and shaping new services. Collaboration with senior staff in the Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapies Service will ensure the effective implementation of best practices.

In Somerset NHS Foundation Trust we are working to enhance our research work and you would be supported to be part of this, please see Job Description for further information.

Main duties of the job

You will independently manage your work and interventions, even with the most complex cases, interpreting guidelines, policies and research as an autonomous practitioner. Consultation with peers, the Head of Service Group and other clinical supervisors will be sought as needed. Additionally, you will support capacity monitoring and caseload management within the Rehabilitation Pathway to maximise efficiency and ensure equitable access.

Your responsibilities will include providing consultancy services to the Rehabilitation Pathway staff and other professionals regarding problem assessment, complex case formulation and therapy interventions. You will deliver highly specialised psychological assessments and treatments to clients referred to the Rehabilitation Pathway, liaise with relevant professionals and participate in multi-disciplinary case discussions and planning meetings.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the Open Mental Health Rehabilitation Team and Willow Ward Inpatient Team for further details of the role.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.