Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist (North West Gambling)
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Job summary
This is a role within a psychologically led service with a national and international profile and impact. This rapidly developing and innovative clinical area operates across the northern region. The service has regional clinics in the Northwest and Northeast & Yorkshire. The postholder will be based at one of the clinics in the Northwest, which are Manchester, Blackpool, and Liverpool. Some expectation of travel across the sites is required, as well as working from home. The service employs a psychological model and is largely made up of a psychological workforce. There is a great opportunity, working alongside the Consultant Psychologist and Clinical Lead (a national expert in gambling addiction), to develop and contribute to the clinical delivery of the service within regional integrated care models. The service contributes to policy and regulation at a national level.
We are committed to robust professional leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion and supporting staff wellbeing and CPD. Our Psychological Professions Strategy outlines our vision.
We are proud that 100% of LYPFT psychological professionals recently surveyed reported they felt supported by colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work across the Northwest region of the Northern Gambling Service. They will deliver assessment, formulation, risk management, and treatment of service users with gambling disorder and co-morbid distress. In addition, there will be a key role in supervising non-psychologists involved in psychological intervention, as well as harnessing the psychological model via regular MDT meetings.
The role will involve research and evaluation, as well as supporting audit and clinical governance. They will supervise Mental Health Nurses, therapists and psychologists and work within the Northwest MDT. They will work within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures. There is also the opportunity to innovate within the service and influence the service as a member of the senior team. Some teaching/presentations in public, academic, and professional settings also a part of the role.
Qualification in CBT, DBT and experience working in addiction services would be highly desirable.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net
Details
Date posted
08 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-82223-RSP
Job locations
North West Gambling Service
St James' Tower, 7 Charlotte Street
Manchester
LS2 8PD
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North West Gambling Service
St James' Tower, 7 Charlotte Street
Manchester
LS2 8PD
Employer's website
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