Clinical Psychologist in Kendal - CV-Library

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join a service for adults of a working age with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities in the Kendal area.
The successful candidate will be providing a specialist psychology service and play an integral role within the service and its strategic and clinical development.
The organisation offers outstanding CPD and career progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities of a Clinical Psychologist:
Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service.
Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions.
Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods.
Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise.
Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures.
Working collaboratively with others to promote the wellbeing and best interests of the those you support and the effectiveness of the service in achieving its aims and objectives, ensuring a high-quality service provision in line with best practice guidelines and internal policies and procedures.
Undertaking all aspects of Clinical Psychology duties adhering to professional and regulatory guidelines.
Carrying out assessments; designing individualised plans and strategies; implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions; report writing, attending and facilitating multi-professional reviews Essential criteria of a Clinical Psychologist:
To have BPS recognised psychology degrees
UK HCPC registration
To have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications
To be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
To have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
To have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting
To be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
To have previous experience of conducting research and project workingBenefits:
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Pension contribution to secure your future.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Isabella at Domus Recruitment.
As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month