Psychologist

A great new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Edgbaston, Birmingham area.

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

This special hospital is a rehabilitation and recovery service for females with complex mental health needs, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.

Some may have co-morbid conditions such as mild learning disabilities, alcohol and drug use and borderline personality disorder

As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Be responsible for providing high quality clinical assessments


• You will support with the delivery of a full ward programme which will include facilitating groups and managing a case load of patient for individual therapy sessions


• Use a range of psychological therapies including dialectical behavioural therapy


• Will be involved in Risk Assessments and Management


• Delivering full programme for groups and individuals for therapy primarily using DBT/CBT, Risk Assessments and Management


• Work creatively and flexibly to develop and implement innovative practice and service developments as well as working from established evidence base


• Will be supported by an Assistant Psychologist and you will be responsible for their clinical supervision


• Responsible for completing patient reports, inputting data on care notes, completing 16 week timetable

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

• Minimum of 2 years experience in working in mental health services


• Promote good communication skills written and verbally


• Ensure audit compliance (CQC)


• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £50,000 pro rata DOE.

This exciting position is a Full Time role working 30 hours a week.

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

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)


• Private Medical Insurance Scheme


• Free meals while on duty


• Carefirst - Employee Assistance Services


• Continuous learning and development


• Childcare vouchers


• Career development


• Personal health insurance


• Free car parking (at most sites)


• Voluntary Benefits

Reference ID: 2623

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