Clinical Psychologist- The Laurels

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Are you a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs?

At The Laurels, part of Active Care Group, you'll join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering expert, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health, neuropsychological and rehabilitation needs. 

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced psychologist who is committed to delivering evidence-based interventions and helping people achieve the best possible outcomes in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out clinical psychological assessments using file-review, interview, psychometric and behavioural observation methods for clients presenting with serious Mental Health Problems, Intellectual Disability or Neuropsychological problems.
• Collect, collate, analyse, and interpret data for clinical evaluation (single-case design strategy), for treatment, audit, and research purposes.
• Complete assessment and clinical formulation of patient / resident / young person’s behaviours and treatment needs. This will include collating background information, completing actuarial measures, formal testing and other assessment methods, and the analysis of data.
• Complete structured professional judgement risk assessments to consider patient risks and to inform risk management and treatment needs.
• Provide evidence based individual and group treatment programmes to address or reduce the negative impact of difficulties.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of individual and group treatment programmes.
• To direct and support others to carryout evidence-based clinical psychology interventions.
• To work with members of the multidisciplinary team to contribute to effective risk assessment, risk management, treatment, support needs and quality of life of the unit’s patients.
• To appropriately administer and interpret clinical or neuropsychological psychometric tests and communicate these test data in a professional, yet accessible way to colleagues, relatives and clients.
• To write reports as required (for example, CPA, Tribunal) and present as a ‘professional witness’ where appropriate.
• Provide clinical governance data as required by the service.
• Attend individual and group clinical psychological supervision with an appropriately senior practitioner and line management supervision as required by the hospital.
• To be involved in the development, delivery and evaluation of training.
• Make sure colleagues are aware of the mechanisms for speaking up in ACG and take action where required.
• Maintain their own training compliance with and ensure they are up to date with regulatory standards.
• Maintain their own registration and CPD.
• Adherence to all Group policies and procedures and ensuring that all colleagues in the service are aware of and understand company policies.

What you'll have:

• Accredited degree in Psychology (approved by the British Psychological Society, BPS).
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Health Psychology.
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and address complex psychological issues.
• Empathy, resilience, and the ability to handle emotionally challenging situations.
• Organisational skills for managing caseloads and maintaining thorough documentation.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting (e.g., hospitals, mental health services, rehabilitation centres) is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building trust and rapport with patients and colleagues. Ability to be flexible in communication style depending on the audience and subject.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Benefits Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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