Psychologist : LD Forensic

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Psychologist – LD Forensic to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Chesterfield, Derbyshire area. You will be working for one of UK\’s leading health care providers.

This is a low secure unit for males with a learning disability, including those with co-morbid personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs).

To be considered for this position you must be a qualified psychologist with an interest in learning disability/mental health forensic services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to the MDT team and ward.
2. Responsible for the day-to-day psychological support.
3. Ensure a high standard of evidence-based psychology care is consistently delivered to patients.
4. Ensure that a safe, cost effective service is provided.
5. Act as a role model and patient advocate, ensuring a positive patient experience for all.
6. Responsible for Information Governance standards.
7. Promote good relationships with patients, relatives, public, other care organisations and all members of the multidisciplinary care team.
8. Ensure audit compliance (CQC).
9. To carry out clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Promote good communication skills written and verbally.
2. Post-qualification experience of working with complex patients ideally in a secure or locked setting.
3. Experience of supervising others is advantageous but not essential.
4. Able to show a can-do attitude always.

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of GBP45,000 – GBP50,000 FTE DOE. This exciting position is a permanent part-time role working 18.75 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
2. Free parking at every site.
3. Health and wellbeing support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
4. Pension scheme with a contribution.
5. SMART Pensions – Opt for a slightly smaller salary and we pay an extra contribution into your pension.
6. Cycle scheme – Get a tax-free bike with equipment and pay monthly from your salary.
7. Computing scheme – Buy the latest technology at no more than the RRP using salary exchange.
8. Our shopping discount site with great offers for online and in-store shopping.
9. GymFlex – Spread the cost of an annual gym membership over 12 months.

Reference ID: 6720

For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.

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