Lead Psychologist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Psychologist to work in an exceptional rehabilitation service based in the Widnes, Cheshire area.

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

This is a state-of-the-art facility which has two areas; a locked assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties

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*To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC, BPS accredited and a Chartered Member of the BPS

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As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Attending and contributing to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings


• Supporting the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams


• Participating fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the service user is fully engaged in their care pathway


• Supporting clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes


• Supporting the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working


• Taking a key role in Psychology service developments, providing an evidence-based approach to new clinical initiatives


• Maximising current opportunities to make improvements to the service area.


• Participating in the recruitment of junior psychology staff


• Supporting in the development and implementation of policies that enhance staff safety and risk management


• Working with internal and external agencies in order to enhance treatment pathways for service users

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

• Competence in assessing, formulating, and working therapeutically with service users


• Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service


• Ability to supervise junior members of the team


• Knowledge and understanding of working with trauma


• Experience in working with people with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area


• Competency in psychological assessments and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods

The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary up to £75,000 per annum.

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

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

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*£5,000 Welcome Bonus

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• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc 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

Reference ID: 7015

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