Psychologist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital service based in the Orpington, Kent area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital is a low secure hospital for young people with mental health, behavioural or psychological difficulties, and an Ofsted-registered school which supports the young people with educational attainment

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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with HCPC

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As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking specialist structured, semi-structured and standardised psychological assessments


• Developing specialist psychological formulations based on assessments


• Formulating plans for patients' psychological treatment


• Implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals and groups


• Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the hospital's policies and procedures


• Providing support to staff in the form of reflective practice groups and staff training

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Has training in clinical and psychological psychometrics


• Skills in individual and group work, as well as in programme planning


• Skilled in using complex methods of psychological assessment to inform psychological formulation and intervention


• The ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbally), complex, highly technical or clinically sensitive information


• Experience representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £50,000 per annum.

This exciting position is a Full Time role working 37.5 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)


• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)


• Private Medical Insurance Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Free meals while on duty


• Care first - Employee Assistance Services


• Continuous learning and development


• Childcare vouchers


• Career development


• Personal health insurance


• An employee assistance programme


• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 4585

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV