Adult Clinical Psychologist: Trauma Service (United Arab Emirates)

o To provide specialist psychological services in the field of psychological trauma, which encompasses specialist assessment, including diagnosis and formulation of psychological difficulties, treatment planning, treatment management and monitoring of treatment response and outcomes.o To work as an autonomous professional within the Trauma Service provided by Maudsley Health Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS).o To work in accordance with the Abu Dhabi Department of Health guidelines and codes of conduct and MH Trauma Service and wider organizational policies and procedures.o To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment., Clinical and Client Careo To undertake specialist psychological assessments including diagnostic assessments for PTSD and Complex-PTSD.o To develop individualized collaborative formulations and provide evidence-based interventions for patients presenting with PTSD and Complex PTSD.o To develop individualized collaborative formulations and provide evidence-based interventions for patients presenting with comorbid mood and/or anxiety disorders that have a trauma etiology.o To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventionso To communicate skillfully and sensitively with patients and their families.o To deliver treatment or liaise with carers/family members through with the support of interpreters.o To assess any clinical risk.o To manage any safeguarding concerns.o To produce detailed clinical reports, where appropriate. Responsibilities for Service Clinical Functioningo To liaise with referrers and other professionals concerned with patients/clients.o To utilize theory, evidence-based literature and research on psychological trauma to support evidence-based practice when working with clients/patients.Policy and Service Developmento To follow organizational policies and procedures relevant to current role.o To propose changes to practices or procedures that may contribute to enhancing the services offered by the team and wider service.o To participate in any ongoing implementation projects.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is working with MACANI, a highly respected Abu Dhabi based organisation with a mission to develop and extend high quality mental health care across the United Arab Emirates. The staff experience is that the UAE is a great place to live and work. It is safe, vibrant, welcoming and family orientated, it also has lots of attractions for all ages. Maudsley Health is now progressing significant developments across the spectrum of mental health care in the Middle East. The aim is to replicate the high quality of the specialist services within SLaM. As a result, we are looking for additional experienced, high-quality clinical staff. If you have a flexible approach, use evidence base practice and want to spend your time engaging positively with patients, we would be pleased to have an initial discussion with you. A thorough induction programme will be offered along with a commitment to continuing professional development. Supervision is provided either through Maudsley Health in the UAE or through SLaM in London.

Good remuneration package that also includes:

• Medical insurance
• Support with licensing and employment visa
• Support with transition to the UAE
• Tax free salary