Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

Providing assessments and interventions for older people with complex health needs, including neuropsychological assessment. Interventions may involve family members and carers and include liaison and consultation.Developing an intervention strategy for the inpatient service in collaboration with colleagues and incorporating the latest developments as part of the mental health inpatient transformation.Active contribution to MDTs: providing case discussion and care planning with an emphasis on sharing formulations and evidence based care.Developing or maintaining an area of specialist expertise, as part of our programme of evidence-based therapies for older people.Contributing and leading audit, research and development work.Providing formal and adhoc supervision to other staff, including trainees as well as providing teaching and learning opportunities.Providing clinical expertise and leadership in the psychological needs of older people and their families and contributing to a culture of
support and collaboration both in the service and with partner agencies.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities