Elysium Healthcare

Clinical Psychologist

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Job summary

You're an experienced Clinical Psychologist, looking for a new rewarding opportunity where you can make a difference and change lives for the better. What better place to do it than in the stunningly beautiful area of the Lake District? Reporting to the Regional Service Lead, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design

Main duties of the job

Responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments Facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. Carrying a service user's caseload Assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. Be accountable for the formulation, delivery and evaluation of the psychological assessment and treatment pathway of these service users. To provide this service within specified timescales depending on the service user's presentation. Assist the nursing team with FACE risk assessments as required and ensure these are updated within required time scales. Contribute to the Positive Behavioural Support approach used, contributing to functional behaviour analysis, data analysis, formulations and implementing interventions in conjunction with the Positive Behaviour Support lead. Contribute to the development of group work programmes with the North region psychology services and LD and ASD psychology services.

About us

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£60,000 to £65,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5089

Job locations

Columbia, Ann St, Kendal LA9 6AA

Kendal

LA9 6AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

You're an experienced Clinical Psychologist, looking for a new rewarding opportunity where you can make a difference and change lives for the better. What better place to do it than in the stunningly beautiful area of the Lake District? Working between two of our Learning Disability sites - Ann House in Kendal, and Gregory House in Workington - as a Clinical Psychologist and you'll also get to enjoy support from a regional network of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists. With the option to work from home one day a week to complete paperwork, and splitting your time between the two sites the rest of the week, there's flexibility and diversity in this role that would suit someone looking to break free from the confines of a single environment and fixed routine. As you might have guessed, access to a vehicle and a UK driving licence is a must for this role. The two services that you'll work at are specialist services for people with learning disabilities and autism, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours. You'll provide care and support to allow people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting. Reporting to the Regional Service Lead, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.If you're considering relocation to the area for this role, get in touch. For the right candidate we may be able to assist with some of your relocation costs. Your responsibilities:

  • Be accountable for the formulation, delivery and evaluation of the psychological assessment and treatment pathway of these service users. To provide this service within specified timescales depending on the service user's presentation.
  • Assist the nursing team with FACE risk assessments as required and ensure these are updated within required time scales.
  • Contribute to the Positive Behavioural Support approach used, contributing to functional behaviour analysis, data analysis, formulations and implementing interventions in conjunction with the Positive Behaviour Support lead.
  • Contribute to the development of group work programmes with the North region psychology services and LD and ASD psychology services.
    • To be successful as a Clinical Psychologist, you'll need:
  • BPS recognised psychology degrees.
  • HCPC Registration.
  • Knowledge and experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support Approach model
    • What you will get:
  • Annual salary of up to £65,000
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
    • There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    You're an experienced Clinical Psychologist, looking for a new rewarding opportunity where you can make a difference and change lives for the better. What better place to do it than in the stunningly beautiful area of the Lake District? Working between two of our Learning Disability sites - Ann House in Kendal, and Gregory House in Workington - as a Clinical Psychologist and you'll also get to enjoy support from a regional network of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists. With the option to work from home one day a week to complete paperwork, and splitting your time between the two sites the rest of the week, there's flexibility and diversity in this role that would suit someone looking to break free from the confines of a single environment and fixed routine. As you might have guessed, access to a vehicle and a UK driving licence is a must for this role. The two services that you'll work at are specialist services for people with learning disabilities and autism, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours. You'll provide care and support to allow people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting. Reporting to the Regional Service Lead, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.If you're considering relocation to the area for this role, get in touch. For the right candidate we may be able to assist with some of your relocation costs. Your responsibilities:

  • Be accountable for the formulation, delivery and evaluation of the psychological assessment and treatment pathway of these service users. To provide this service within specified timescales depending on the service user's presentation.
  • Assist the nursing team with FACE risk assessments as required and ensure these are updated within required time scales.
  • Contribute to the Positive Behavioural Support approach used, contributing to functional behaviour analysis, data analysis, formulations and implementing interventions in conjunction with the Positive Behaviour Support lead.
  • Contribute to the development of group work programmes with the North region psychology services and LD and ASD psychology services.
    • To be successful as a Clinical Psychologist, you'll need:
  • BPS recognised psychology degrees.
  • HCPC Registration.
  • Knowledge and experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support Approach model
    • What you will get:
  • Annual salary of up to £65,000
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
    • There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • BPS recognised psychology degrees
    • HCPC Registration

    Desirable

    • BPS recognised psychology degrees
    • HCPC Registration

    Experience

    Essential

    • As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.

    Desirable

    • Previous experience in a similar role and environment.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • BPS recognised psychology degrees
    • HCPC Registration

    Desirable

    • BPS recognised psychology degrees
    • HCPC Registration

    Experience

    Essential

    • As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.

    Desirable

    • Previous experience in a similar role and environment.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    Columbia, Ann St, Kendal LA9 6AA

    Kendal

    LA9 6AA


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    Columbia, Ann St, Kendal LA9 6AA

    Kendal

    LA9 6AA


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Elysium Careers

    Elysium Careers

    careers@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

    02083271800

    Details

    Date posted

    17 April 2023

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 8b

    Salary

    £60,000 to £65,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    5089

    Job locations

    Columbia, Ann St, Kendal LA9 6AA

    Kendal

    LA9 6AA


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