A consultant psychologist post on 12-month maternity cover at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill, covering the acute and psychiatric intensive care wards for adult males. The work centres on assessing patients with complex needs and delivering formulation-led treatment plans using a range of therapies. The role also carries clinical leadership, overseeing supervision for psychologists, assistants and trainees and running reflective practice groups. Fit depends on HCPC registration and at least five years at consultant level, and a vehicle is recommended given the rural site.
What the job involves
- Provide support and guidance to psychologists, assistants and trainee psychologists
- Work with clients who have complex needs relevant to the service population
- Develop and deliver formulation-led care using a range of therapeutic approaches
- Deliver or oversee clinical supervision and run reflective practice groups in line with the service's underpinning model
- Support the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans to aid patient recovery
Qualifications
- Training in CBT
- Training in at least two further therapeutic modalities, including one suited to the patient group
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Minimum of five years post-registration experience at consultant level
- Demonstrated leadership and strategic experience
Checks & eligibility
- Successful DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland check at an appropriate level
Nice to have
- Access to a vehicle or ability to drive, recommended given the rural location
What’s offered
- DBS check cost covered by Priory
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
