The post holder will work alongside an experienced and enthusiastic Community Mental Health Team and Memory Assessment Service and will be responsible for providing a high quality clinical psychological service to older people in the Mendip (Wells & Frome) and Sedgemoor (Bridgwater & Burnham-on-Sea) Neighbourhood areas on a 50:50 basis. There is a strong emphasis on working alongside CMHT and Dementia Assessment & Support Service (DASS) staff to help develop formulations and support staff to implement psychologically informed interventions for older adults with both organic and functional difficulties. This post also involves delivering highly specialist psychological therapy and neuropsychological assessment.
This post is part of a well-established Older People's Clinical Psychology Service in Somerset which employs twelve qualified Clinical Psychologists, six Assistant Psychologists and hosts five - six Trainee Clinical Psychologists each academic year.
The successful candidate will have an interest and enthusiasm for working with older people. They will be resilient, confident, and well organised and able to communicate effectively with people from a range of backgrounds. They will be able to integrate information from a range of sources and provide practical and psychologically informed advice and support to staff, service users, their families, and carers.
These posts can also be configured for a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist as a Band 7 preceptorship.
Main duties of the job You'll be responsible for providing a high-quality clinical psychology service to older people, conducting specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessments and rehabilitation, and providing psychological therapy and interventions. Clinical psychology services are valued for their work with colleagues, providing supervision and training.
We maintain good links with our clinical psychology colleagues across the Trust and there are excellent opportunities for career development. Ongoing specialist training is encouraged.
About us At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of
idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty , and
breathtaking coastlines , with vibrant cities like
Bristol ,
Bath , and
Exeter
just a short drive away - and only two hours to
London .
The region is home to excellent
educational facilities , and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all
- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities The following staff working and providing services in the Older Persons Mental Health Service and the Memory Assessment Service, and related Trust services: Head of Older Adult Clinical Psychology Head of Older Persons Mental Health Services Sedgemoor & Mendip Neighbourhood CMHT and DASS Clinical Neuropsychologists in the Older Persons Service Other Clinical Psychologists contributing to the MAS Clinical Psychologists in Older Persons Psychology and other specialities To provide a consultancy service to CMHT, DASS and Inpatient Older Persons teams and to other professionals in the service, regarding complex functional and organic assessments, and complex case formulation. To liaise with appropriate professionals and to contribute to multi-disciplinary case discussions and planning meetings.
To be responsible for own caseload, work and interventions with even the most complex presentations and for interpretation of agreed guidelines and policies as an autonomous practitioner and to seek consultation and supervision appropriately from peers, the Head of Older Adult Psychology and Consultant Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists.
To provide specialist clinical supervision to practitioners, trainees in clinical psychology, assistant psychologists, and other professionals, as appropriate.
Please refer to main job description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist Doctorate Clinical Psychology or equivalent Eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status
Desirable
Relevant specialist training in Neuropsychology, Psychological Therapy, Supervision and Research Methods
Experience Essential
Clinical and audit work in Older Adults Teaching and training psychologists and other professional staff Supervision experience with a range of staff Consultancy experience in a range of settings Experience of working in multi-professional/multiagency settings
Desirable
Research and development work in area relevant to Older Adults Experience of providing a psychological service in the community
Additional Criteria Essential
Skills in the use of complex methods and tests in psychological and neuropsychological assessment frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Ability to provide rapid psychological assessment and brief psychological interventions, especially in the management of risk Ability to maintain intense concentration for complex Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the trust to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Glanville House Church Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5AT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This post is part of a well-established Older People's Clinical Psychology Service in Somerset which employs twelve qualified Clinical Psychologists, six Assistant Psychologists and hosts five - six Trainee Clinical Psychologists each academic year.
The successful candidate will have an interest and enthusiasm for working with older people. They will be resilient, confident, and well organised and able to communicate effectively with people from a range of backgrounds. They will be able to integrate information from a range of sources and provide practical and psychologically informed advice and support to staff, service users, their families, and carers.
These posts can also be configured for a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist as a Band 7 preceptorship.
Main duties of the job You'll be responsible for providing a high-quality clinical psychology service to older people, conducting specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessments and rehabilitation, and providing psychological therapy and interventions. Clinical psychology services are valued for their work with colleagues, providing supervision and training.
We maintain good links with our clinical psychology colleagues across the Trust and there are excellent opportunities for career development. Ongoing specialist training is encouraged.
About us At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of
idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty , and
breathtaking coastlines , with vibrant cities like
Bristol ,
Bath , and
Exeter
just a short drive away - and only two hours to
London .
The region is home to excellent
educational facilities , and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all
- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities The following staff working and providing services in the Older Persons Mental Health Service and the Memory Assessment Service, and related Trust services: Head of Older Adult Clinical Psychology Head of Older Persons Mental Health Services Sedgemoor & Mendip Neighbourhood CMHT and DASS Clinical Neuropsychologists in the Older Persons Service Other Clinical Psychologists contributing to the MAS Clinical Psychologists in Older Persons Psychology and other specialities To provide a consultancy service to CMHT, DASS and Inpatient Older Persons teams and to other professionals in the service, regarding complex functional and organic assessments, and complex case formulation. To liaise with appropriate professionals and to contribute to multi-disciplinary case discussions and planning meetings.
To be responsible for own caseload, work and interventions with even the most complex presentations and for interpretation of agreed guidelines and policies as an autonomous practitioner and to seek consultation and supervision appropriately from peers, the Head of Older Adult Psychology and Consultant Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists.
To provide specialist clinical supervision to practitioners, trainees in clinical psychology, assistant psychologists, and other professionals, as appropriate.
Please refer to main job description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist Doctorate Clinical Psychology or equivalent Eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status
Desirable
Relevant specialist training in Neuropsychology, Psychological Therapy, Supervision and Research Methods
Experience Essential
Clinical and audit work in Older Adults Teaching and training psychologists and other professional staff Supervision experience with a range of staff Consultancy experience in a range of settings Experience of working in multi-professional/multiagency settings
Desirable
Research and development work in area relevant to Older Adults Experience of providing a psychological service in the community
Additional Criteria Essential
Skills in the use of complex methods and tests in psychological and neuropsychological assessment frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Ability to provide rapid psychological assessment and brief psychological interventions, especially in the management of risk Ability to maintain intense concentration for complex Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the trust to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Glanville House Church Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5AT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
