CLINICAL/FORENSIC
Men’s Service – Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Services. Northampton
Clinical Psychologist
Ref: BPS 1866
Salary dependent on experience
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Clinical Psychologist for Intermediate Care (Physical Health) Band 8a, £37,106 - £44,527 0.8 wte – 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday (to be arranged) Ref: 444-233-09 A new permanent post has been created for a Clinical Psychologist to work in our Intermediate Care Service – Physical Health (Gulson Hospital, Coventry). Intermediate Care Service provides support to up to 400 people at any one time providing nursing, residential and community services. Referrals include adults of all ages, but predominantly people over the age of 65 years. Intermediate Care is a multidisciplinary service, which can be accessed by individuals for up to six weeks. Being jointly funded and managed by health and social services it offers many unique opportunities to enhance the rehabilitation provision to the people of Coventry.
Full-time 37.50 hours per week, though flexible and part-time hours may be considered. We’d like to recruit a Clinical Psychologist who is committed to, and passionate about, working with clients whose problems are complex and challenging. We’d be really interested in hearing from you if you enjoy using your abilities, experience and qualities in flexible and creative ways when working with clients and teams. St Andrew’s Healthcare, Northampton, is an approximately
500
bedded hospital, with a reputation for providing specialist care and interventions for clients with mental health problems, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury, whose difficulties provide a challenge for mainstream NHS services. It’s a not-for-profit independent organisation, and in fact the largest of its type in Britain. The Men’s Service provides for approximately 150 male clients, whose problems include personality, mental health, Autistic Spectrum difficulties and learning disability, alongside challenging (and/or offending) behaviour, across eleven units ranging from medium security to open rehabilitation. We have a permanent post available Psychology is highly valued within the service, and embedded within a multi-disciplinary approach. The post holder will be fully involved in the development, delivery and evaluation of a range of therapeutic
The post is banded at 8a but we encourage enquiries from less experienced applicants who might take on the post with less responsibility initially. The post joins and is managed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. It would suit applicants looking to develop their expertise in working with people who are recovering from an acute illness or an exacerbation of a chronic illness. Knowledge of neuropsychological assessment and experience of timelimited interventions is essential. There are a number of opportunities for service development and possible research projects to enable the development of this new and busy service.
assessments and formulation-led interventions: individual, group, direct,
For an informal discussion, or further details on this post contact Dr Jane Bailey on 02476 246226 jane.bailey@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
energy, enthusiasm, ideas, and an ability to work with clients whose
indirect and consultancy. There will also be opportunities for joint professional work, and involvement in support, supervision and training, and we actively support innovation and research. The successful applicant can look forward to receiving good support and supervision, to developing their role, and playing a vital part in the evolution of the psychology team. The continuous professional development of individuals is as important as the development of the psychology team. We would really like to hear from a Clinical Psychologist who has experience of working with those who have offended. However, if you don’t have specific forensic experience, but you do have needs are complex we would also like to hear from you. Why not call for a chat about what you could offer the service and the service could offer you?
If unable to apply on-line at www.jobs.uk/in/cwpt, contact the Partnership Trust Recruitment Team on 0845 6001363 or email recruitment@covwarkpt.nhs.uk quoting the reference number. Closing date: 15th January 2009.
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Maria Gennoy, Lead Consultant Psychologist on (01604) 616000 For an application form and job description, please telephone (01604) 616589 (24 hour answerphone), email recruitment@standrew.co.uk or apply online via our website www.stah.org Please quote the appropriate reference number in all correspondence.
• Family Care Co-ordinator Access • Excellent Contributory Pension Scheme
Closing date: 23 January 2009. Our benefits include: • Subsidised canteen • Subsidised childcare facilities • Sports facilities (gym, pool, squash courts) We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 1104951.
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