Posted 12 days ago
Description
A registered psychologist post at Priory Hospital Dewsbury, covering the rehabilitation and recovery ward and the neurocognitive and dementia service. The role sits at consultant level, working with the Head of Psychology to set the service's strategic direction, including audit and clinical governance. It is part time at 22.5 hours a week, with hours negotiable, and includes oversight of professional practice and quality across the department. Fit depends on HCPC registration and at least five years' post-registration experience at consultant level.
What the job involves
- Deliver the strategic direction of the service with the Head of Psychology, presenting to hospital and senior leaders
- Ensure professional psychological practice and quality across the psychology department
- Support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for patients and service users
- Give psychologically informed guidance to reduce risk, aid recovery and promote independence
- Contribute to audit of services at the site and more broadly when asked
- Provide consultation to the Head of Psychology and senior managers as required
- Work within clinical and research governance initiatives
Qualifications
- Training in CBT
- Training in at least two further therapeutic modalities
- At least one further modality appropriate to the patient group
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- At least five years' post-registration experience at consultant level
- Demonstrated leadership and strategic experience
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