Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Medi 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £64,156.00 i £71,148.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £64156.00 - £71148.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9213-25-0897 |
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Clinical Responsibilities To provide highly specialist psychological assessments of patients referred to the Havens, basedupon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sourcesincluding psychological (and neuropsychological) tests, self-report measures, rating scales direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients and other professionals involved in the patients care. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. To provide both generaland specialist advice on psychological aspects of risk identification and management to the clinicalteam. To formulate plans for psychological treatment and/or management, drawing upon an appropriateconceptual framework and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy and including CBT models of PTSD and complex trauma. Adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals asappropriate for problems such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, impulsive behaviour, relationshipdifficulties, sexual dysfunction and other psychological sequelae of sexual assault. Therapyapproaches will include specialised PTSD therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, systemicapproaches, psychosexual therapy, communication skills training in the context of reducingvulnerability and risk. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge ofpatients from the therapies service, ensuring appropriate assessment, formulation and interventions,communicating with the referral agent and others involved with the patients care including the MPSand CPS on a regular basis. When necessary, provide crisis intervention for those suffering severe emotional and psychologicalreactions to sexual assault and those who are expressing suicidal thoughts or harm related to othersor themselves. To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment,formulation and treatment plans of patients and to monitor and evaluate progress. To provide an environment that is non-judgemental, sensitive and confidential and to ensure theintegrity of the psychologist/patient relationship by being a member of a professional organisatione.g. HCPC abiding by their Code of Ethics. To attend regular clinical supervision. Administrative Responsibilities To ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the relevant professional body, e.g. HCPC and Trust policies and local procedures. The post holder must maintain the confidentiality about patients, staff and other health servicebusiness in accordance with the Code of Confidentiality or Personal Health Data, the professionalbody Code of Conduct and Trust Policy. To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies andlocal procedures. To contribute to the maintenance and update of Haven protocols and guidelines, where appropriate. Management and Supervision To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more juniorpsychologists with support from a more senior psychologist. To supervise trainee and assistant psychologists. To provide line management and contribute to the appraisal of more junior psychologists. To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychologists, as appropriate. To provide supervision for the psychological work of other multi-disciplinary staff as appropriate. To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a senior clinical/counselling psychologist. Self-Care and Wellbeing A key aspect of working with trauma is to attend to our own emotional needs and wellbeing. This can take a variety of forms, both inside and outside work, and is a continuous practice. This would be an important consideration as part of your role and is highlighted in BPS guidelines. Teaching and Training To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the Havens by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychology and the Havens and by implementing knowledge gained in practice. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and publishedarticles. To continue to gain experience of clinical/counselling psychology including specialist experienceand skills relevant to sexual assault, sexual health, risk and trauma, as agreed with the Head ofHavens Therapies. To undertake teaching of other health professionals, students and new members of staff. To participate in public education, e.g. GPs, medical students, postgraduate doctors, universities,community based groups and other professional groups or bodies requesting teaching and training. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues relation to thespecific patient group. To ensure the development and articulation of best practice in psychology within the service areaand contribute across the service by exercising the skills of a reflexive and reflective practitioner andmaintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychology and relateddisciplines. Contributing to the Team To contribute to the effective working of the team and to a psychologically informed framework forthe service. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competentservices. To advise other members of the service on specialist psychology.