Associate Director of Psychology – Adult Acute Services
Are you a clinical psychologist with consultant level experience ready to lead and shape the future of Psychological services within Central Norfolk? We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Psychology to join our Psychology Team in Adult Acute Services.
You will be joining a well-established team working across the largest Acute service in NSFT that comprises five inpatient wards, three of which are part of the new build, a crisis resolution home treatment team and a further new ward. You will also have oversight of the psychological provision within the wider emergency care pathway which includes the Mental Health Liaison Service.
You will be supported in this role and CPD relevant to the role will be available and encouraged.
The work is challenging, fast paced and rewarding; our Psychology team come with a range of specialist interests and therapy expertise and have strong links to the UEA doctorate course. There will be the opportunity for training and development as part of the role.
Key responsibilities
- Provide professional, strategic and clinical leadership across Acute Services and ensure psychological approaches are embedded within multidisciplinary teams, delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.
- Ensure performance targets are met and undertake direct clinical work, supporting the teams with the most complex cases.
- Take on clinical supervision and line management responsibilities and support the transformation of services aligned with the Trust's objectives, driving innovation, collaboration and excellence in psychological care.
We offer an environment that supports workforce development through supervision and training opportunities.
