Nottinghamshire Salary:
£81,432 per annum Hours:
34 hours per week, Permanent - Part Time Are you a skilled Clinical Psychologist ready to take on a leadership role in mental health care? We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist / Head of Therapy to join our dedicated team at a specialist acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) for adult females. If you're passionate about making a difference, supporting individuals in their mental health recovery journey, and leading a multidisciplinary team in an innovative and supportive environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! What We Offer:
Competitive Salary:
£81,432 per annum Generous Leave:
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Birthday Leave Well-Being Support:
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and wellness programmes. Enhanced Maternity Pay
and contributory pension scheme Employee Benefits:
Including discounted shopping vouchers, interest-free Apple product loan scheme, and more! Career Development:
Continuous support, training, and access to professional development resources. Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy a part-time role with flexible hours, plus a supportive work environment that promotes a healthy balance. Why You'll Love This Role:
Leadership Opportunity:
As Head of Therapy, you'll coordinate the psychological care for a variety of patients, working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team (MDT). Diverse & Impactful Work:
Provide psychological input to female patients with a broad range of mental health conditions including depression, PTSD, anxiety, and personality disorders. Development Focused:
You'll have the opportunity to guide, support, and mentor other psychology professionals, including trainees and assistant psychologists. Supportive Team Environment:
Be part of a collaborative and supportive environment with access to ongoing training, clinical supervision, and leadership development. Work-Life Balance:
With part-time hours (34 hours a week) and generous leave policies, you'll have a role that fits with your lifestyle. Outstanding Facilities:
Our hospital is easily accessible from Nottingham and Mansfield and offers state-of-the-art facilities to help you deliver high-quality care. Your Responsibilities:
Psychological Assessment & Intervention:
Lead the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions for patients on designated wards, ensuring care is in line with their risks and needs. Clinical Leadership:
Provide expert psychological input and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, helping to shape treatment plans for women with complex mental health needs. Coordinating the Psychology Service:
Oversee the delivery of psychological services, managing qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists, and students. Collaborative Care:
Work closely with the MDT and Senior Management Team (SMT) to ensure integrated and holistic treatment. Act as a liaison between inpatient and community psychology services. Support for Recovery:
Contribute to innovative, evidence-based treatments, supporting the recovery of patients with conditions such as PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. What We're Looking For:
Qualifications: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience in working with adult females in acute or psychiatric settings (ideally PICU and acute care experience). Key Skills: Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and supervising clinical teams. Expertise in psychological assessment and intervention across a variety of mental health conditions. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to enhancing the patient journey. Ability to implement and evaluate psychological interventions with an evidence-based approach.
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