Lead Psychologist - Specialist Mental Health Service

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Psychologist to join our team as a Lead Psychologist in a specialist mental health service for men who are deaf and have complex communication needs.

As a Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and supervision to a team of Psychologists and Assistants, and will be involved in the development and implementation of new initiatives and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to a team of Psychologists and Assistants
• Develop and implement new initiatives and ways of working
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that enhance staff safety and risk management
• Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for service users
• Participate in the recruitment of junior psychology staff

Requirements

• Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society
• Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology
• Competence in assessing, formulating, and working therapeutically with service users
• Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service
• Ability to supervise junior members of the team
• Knowledge and understanding of working with trauma
• Experience in working with people with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area

What We Offer

• Annual salary of £62,533
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – 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