Senior Clinical Psychologist
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27.36 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £27.36 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Dartford, DA2 6PB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0042-24-3092 |
Summary
To be responsible for the systematic provision of Specialist Clinical Psychological Services to mothers with acute perinatal mental health difficulties admitted to the Rosewood mother and baby unit (MBU). To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions within the MBU taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice. To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the MBU. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the MBU, liaising closely with the Perinatal Service Manager, Ward Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist and other team members. To work as a member of the MBU and liaise with other members for co-ordination and support. To seek professional supervision, support and development from the Psychology Professional Network in the Trust and from Regional Psychology Meetings. To report to the Clinical Lead for Specialist Psychological Services through regular individual meetings.