Consultant Applied Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time 8c Psychological Professional. This post is suitable for an experienced psychological professional to join the Doncaster Acute Pathway Psychological Therapies team within our adult inpatients. The RDaSH values lie at the core of our work, alongside the wellbeing of staff, good working relationships and a focus on adults and their families/carers being at the heart of our care. This role is required to support the development,refinement and implementation of our clinical strategic vision for the services, which includes promoting best clinical practice, and working towards clear objectives for the service. You will provide clinical leadership with other senior clinicians and working closely with the Director and Lead of Psychological Professions and the Inpatient Matron . The role includes working alongside peers within RDaSH to ensure parity of provision for service users . You will require a post-graduate psychological practitioner
qualification . You will require strategic understanding and excellent communication skills to develop effective relationships with key partners., As an Inpatient Psychologist you will work embedded within one or two ward MDTs to support the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care to service users in acute distress. The role involves direct clinical work, such as assessment, formulation of complex cases, and adding to care plans to support people's smooth transition back to community care. You will also complete indirect psychological work such as facilitating complex case formulation groups for ward staff, providing consultation and training to the teams, and facilitating reflective practice groups to support staff with the impact of the work. You will supervise the clinical work of pre-qualified professionals, including Trainee Practitioner Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists - who provide psychological skills groups and positive behavioural support plans across the wards. You will work autonomously, with support and regular supervision from the Director of Psychological Therapies

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

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