Band 8a Applied Psychologist / Accredited Systemic Practitioner

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Highly Specialised Applied Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic)or an Accredited Family Therapist & Psychotherapist/Systemic Practitioner to join our adult mental health service. If you are looking to build on your skills or wish to take your therapy career to the next level then this is the post for you.

You will deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy, for individuals, couples, groups, families and teams, as well as provide highly specialised case consultation to professionals. We pride ourselves on our compassionate and inclusive ways of working, which seek to reduce the risk of inpatient admission and associated trauma. We aim to improve the quality of life of clients whilst emphasising the value of relationships and attachments with significant others.

At RDaSH we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring a unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to RDaSH, as diversity makes us stronger.

Main duties of the job

Accountable for own professional practice in undertaking specialist assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention methods for individuals, couples, family systems and groups with psychological, emotional or mental health conditions and/or trauma across (Doncaster) adult community mental health team.

Be responsible for assessing and managing risk including in a crisis or safeguarding situation

To provide clinical supervision/reflective practice to other healthcare professionals and multi-disciplinary team members, as appropriate and where trained to do so.

To attend and contribute to MDTs, for instance to provide case consultation, share formulations, offer advice and training.

To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.

(Where appropriate) to undertake formal research / service evaluations and to act as field supervisor for doctorate clinical psychology trainees.

To be pro-active in continual service improvement.

To promote, at all times, a positive image of people with mental health difficulties, the psychology service and wider Trust and to act as an advocate ensuring there is proper regard for people's dignity, choice, self-esteem and racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q