Psychologist Derbyshire

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in the assessment of referrals, and providing initial assessment to service users.
• Undertaking high-quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions, making autonomous clinical decisions.
• Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertaking assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methods.
• Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients mental health needs.
• Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
• Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines, and Company Policies and Procedures.

Skills and Expertise

• BPS recognised psychology degrees
• HCPC registered
• Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications
• Approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
• Experience of applying psychological knowledge to an inpatient setting
• Experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
• Previous experience of conducting research

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Annual salary of 57,220
• 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) + birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Retail discounts, special offers