Head of Therapies at Holybourne Hospital, the intensive mental health unit run by Active Care Group for adults aged 18 and over in crisis, leading the hospital's Therapy Team of occupational therapy, psychology, psychotherapy and art therapies. The work combines specialist assessment and treatment with group programmes, clinical audit, research and supervision of other clinicians. The post is site-based, 37.5 hours a week, and sits on the hospital's Senior Management Team alongside clinical and managerial duties. Candidates need HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and senior leadership experience in an inpatient mental health setting.
What the job involves
- Lead and manage the Therapy Team on conduct, time keeping, training and annual leave
- Provide expert clinical leadership and oversee therapy programmes
- Carry out therapeutic assessment and specialist psychology interventions, including formulation and treatment planning
- Plan, develop and run group therapy programmes with other disciplines such as nursing
- Supervise the clinical work of the Therapy Team and provide peer supervision to MDT members
- Take an active part in MDT meetings and offer a therapy view on patient progress
- Ensure therapy practice and team CPD meet HCPC and BPS standards, NICE guidance and current evidence
- Monitor therapy effectiveness through clinical audit and take part in clinical research
- Advise the Clinical Governance Committee and SMT on therapy staffing levels and skill mix
- Contribute to clinical governance and development of therapy services as an SMT member
- Advise on future therapy needs at discharge and liaise with providers of onward care
- Keep referrers, carers and families informed about therapeutic treatment
What’s required
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist
Experience
- Extensive post-qualification experience as a psychologist
- Advanced clinical expertise in a mental health inpatient setting
- Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in assessment, admissions, pathway management and outcome measurement
- Experience in service development and quality improvement
- Experience at senior management or leadership level
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Involvement in clinical research and audit projects
- Interest in innovation and advanced rehabilitation technologies
What’s offered
- Ongoing training
- Career development
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Head Of Therapies/Practitioner Psychologist in London employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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