Overview
In this role you will provide direct psychological care within the Mental Health & Learning Disability services at HMP Frankland, blending clinical work with supervision and MDT collaboration. You will lead on embedding psychological formulations and psychosocial interventions in routine practice, while pursuing broad CPD to expand evidence-based approaches. The position offers experience with diverse populations, including trauma, learning disabilities, autism, and older adults, in a secure setting. A strong leadership and service development focus will shape innovative care.
Responsibilities
- undertake direct clinical work
- provide clinical supervision to colleagues including a higher assistant psychologist
- offer consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team
- contribute to development of an innovative psychology service
- support training in governed psychological therapy
- act as a leadership role within the Trust
- participate in multiagency and complex care coordination
Key requirements
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology or equivalent
- experience in mental health/learning disability settings
- multidisciplinary team working
- knowledge of evidence-based practice and risk assessment
- effective communication of complex information
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- teaching and supervision
- utilise psychometric tests competently
- risk assessment and management
- clinical governance and audit/research methodology
Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist in Durham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
