Head of Psychology

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Full time
An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head of Psychology to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Diss, Norfolk area.

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

This service provides low secure care and specialised treatment for adults aged 18 years and older with a learning disability.

Patients may also have other associated conditions including personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs)

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

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As the Head of Psychology your key responsibilities include:

Work closely with the Hospital Director/Director of Services/Medical director

To ensure both the professional psychological practice and quality of the psychology department

Guarantee excellence in patient experience and outcomes

Work with a dynamic multi-professional team leading development of individual formulations and psychological assessment

Support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for patients and service users and provide appropriately developed psychologically informed guidance to reduce risks, aid recovery and independence

Working with clients with complex needs, you will develop and deliver formulation led care and be competent in a range of therapeutic delivery

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

Have effective consultancy skills and able to manage clinical/organisational projects

Have competence in line management responsibilities and service-related standards including clinical governance

Strategic in your leadership and relationships with senior managers and senior clinicians across your site

Be a confident leader who is keen to help develop others

Understand the dynamics of working in both hospital and other healthcare environments

Able to help offer containment and support to those who need it within a culture of compassion

Provide leadership to the MDT and contribute to the development of services

The successful Head of Psychology will receive an excellent salary of £68,500 per annum DOE.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.

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

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking at every site

Health and wellbeing support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Pension scheme with a contribution

SMART Pensions - Opt for a slightly smaller salary and we pay an extra contribution into your pension.

The result? We both save on National Insurance payments and you end up with an overall increase in your take-home pay

Cycle scheme - Get a tax-free bike with equipment and pay monthly from your salary, generating a cost saving of up to 42%

Computing scheme - Buy the latest technology at no more than the RRP using salary exchange whilst spreading the cost over 12 months

Our shopping discount site where you'll find great offers for online and in-store shopping, negotiated specially for everyone who works with us

GymFlex - Spread the cost of an annual gym membership over 12 months and use your membership at health clubs, leisure centres, boot camps and yoga studios across the UK

Reference ID: 6842

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

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