Principal Clinical Psychologist

To improve the

psychological health & well-being of people with Learning Disabilities and

to provide psychological services to people are admitted to The Brook.

This will be

Achieved in this post by

1. Ensuring the

systematic provision of a high quality psychological service to people with

Learning Disabilities who are admitted.

clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for staff, trainees and

volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service.

3. Taking a

leadership role in the development and delivery of psychological interventions

for people with Learning Disabilities

4. Overseeing the

delivery of psychological support of the patients on the unit, and providing

advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.

5. To work

autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the

systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.

6. The post holder

will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance with

Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the Health

Professions Council/British Psychological Society.

7. Contributing to

the management of psychology services within the unit.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Knowledge, Skills and Planning

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent) and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)