Clinical Psychologist

To provide specialist clinical psychology input within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP). To work within a CMHT setting as well as offering neuropsychological assessments within the memory service pathway. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and will have responsibility for the provision of a direct clinical service, as well as offering advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues. The post holder will fulfil professional duties in accordance with the strategic aims of MHSOP, the professional code of conduct as stipulated by the BPS and Healthcare Professional Council, and in agreement with the Clinical Psychology Service manager.

It is a fantastic opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we embark on developing our psychology pathways across the service as part of the mental health transformation plan and look to expand our established MHSOP Psychology team in Leicestershire!

We are advertising 2 x part-time and 1 x full-time positions but we are happy to discuss alternatives to this and we welcome applications from band 7 psychologists who could be appointed with an agreed development plan, working towards an 8a role in the future.

These posts would be to support the community pathway in either South Leicestershire or Hinckley but there may be the opportunity to work into other service areas and so please contact us should you wish to discuss this further.

You will join an established Psychology department consisting of Trainees, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists, band 8a Clinical Psychologists, band 8b Clinical Psychologists and a Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist. We are dedicated to working to support the psychological needs of older people and meet regularly for clinical discussion, peer support and exploration of relevant service issues. The department holds departmental CPD topic discussions, and you will be encouraged to pursue relevant training opportunities. The Psychology Team work to support all areas of the MHSOP service which includes Inpatient Services, Care home In-Reach Team, Memory Service, Young Onset Dementia Service and Community Mental Health Teams. We offer direct assessment, formulation and intervention with patients and their carers as well as supporting staff teams through case discussion, consultation, and reflective practice.

The Trust has excellent on-line and face-to-face training sessions and there is a process in place for applying for external training where required. The Trust also has a large Research and Development Team and support will be given to take part in relevant projects.

You will receive regular supervision from a senior clinical psychology colleague and there are several well-being initiatives and opportunities within the Trust which you will be encouraged to attend if they are of interest.

We have strong links to the University of Leicester Clinical Psychology Department offering teaching sessions, trainee placements and input to the development of the course curriculum. Our service is also part of a network of Clinical Psychologists who work within Leicestershire partnership NHS Trust including Adult Mental Health, Neuropsychology and Health Psychology, providing a source of information and support through an on-line forum.

For further information or informal discussion please don't hesitate to contact one of the following, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).