HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful individual will be an enthusiastic and motivated Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience of working with service users with complex needs, ideally in a secure or locked setting and working with patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) is also advantageous although not essential.

We are looking for someone with a creative and compassionate approach, with an enthusiasm for improving the quality of life of our service users both whilst they are in our care and as they progress to less restrictive environments. The role will require enhanced organisational skills and the ability to work both independently, pro-actively and as a key member of departmental and clinical teams. There are good opportunities for training and development, research and the development of specialist interests and skills.

You will be involved in the provision of both assessment and treatment, including the use of structured risk assessment measures and one-to-one and group-based interventions relating to a range of potential risks and needs such as sexual and violent offending, fire-setting, problem solving, substance misuse and emotional regulation. The role will require implementation of specialist psychological interventions as per NICE and best practice guidelines. Therapeutic modalities used within treatment currently draw on a range of approaches including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR. We would welcome applications from individuals with experience in any of these approaches although ongoing CPD will be supported. The successful candidate will be involved in the evaluation and development of key aspects of the service.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will promote a psychologically informed approach within the hospital. Your role will, therefore, incorporate wider activities including staff training, reflective practice, formulation and de-brief sessions, service development and evaluation, research, and provision of clinical supervision.

You will have the ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting, adopting a systemic approach and responding flexibly to both the treatment requirements of mentally disordered individuals and the complexities associated with organisational settings.

You can expect your working week to be 37.5 hours. We offer the availability to work flexible hours but generally within a 9-5 Monday to Friday basis. Additional benefits include free parking, subsidised meals, working well benefits, 25 days holidays per year plus bank holiday and your birthday as a day off.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• - Enhanced organisational skills
• - Ability to work both independently, pro-actively and as a key member of departmental and clinical teams

Desirable

• - Experience of working with service users with complex needs, ideally in a secure or locked setting
• - Experience of working with service users detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Kemple View Psychiatric Services

Longsight Road

Langho

Blackburn

BB6 8AD

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)