This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society as an experienced Psychologist at Aberbeeg Hospital in Abertillery. You will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments, as well as facilitating staff reflective practice sessions and designing and delivering training.
Main duties of the job
As a Psychologist at Aberbeeg Hospital, you will be participating in the assessment of referrals and providing initial assessment for service users, undertaking high-quality direct and indirect specialist psychological interventions, working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, and formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management. You will be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care, maintaining high standards in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct and professional guidelines. Job responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. As a Psychologist you will be: Participating in the assessment of referrals and providing initial assessment for service users referred to the service. Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and 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 based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice. 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. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting. Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits Have previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working: Location : Pendarren Court, Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2DA You will be working at Aberbeeg, a low secure service for men which aims to ensure that each service user receives an individualised formulation of needs, to ensure that the care and treatment delivered is appropriate. What you will get: Annual salary of £43,742 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. Person Specification
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll need to have BPS recognised psychology degrees, be HCPC registered, have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications, be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division, have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice, experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting, and experience working with clients with cognitive deficits. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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As a Psychologist at Aberbeeg Hospital, you will be participating in the assessment of referrals and providing initial assessment for service users, undertaking high-quality direct and indirect specialist psychological interventions, working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, and formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management. You will be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care, maintaining high standards in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct and professional guidelines. Job responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. As a Psychologist you will be: Participating in the assessment of referrals and providing initial assessment for service users referred to the service. Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and 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 based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice. 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. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting. Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits Have previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working: Location : Pendarren Court, Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2DA You will be working at Aberbeeg, a low secure service for men which aims to ensure that each service user receives an individualised formulation of needs, to ensure that the care and treatment delivered is appropriate. What you will get: Annual salary of £43,742 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. Person Specification
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll need to have BPS recognised psychology degrees, be HCPC registered, have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications, be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division, have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice, experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting, and experience working with clients with cognitive deficits. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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