Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop a new role in the Psychiatric Liaison Service across Somerset, based across both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil Hospital.
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist who has current membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registration on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce Register.
The Clinical Associate Psychologist will provide psychological assessment, formulation and brief psychological interventions for service users in our acute hospital sites and be a key member of the multidisciplinary team to support these teams with holding a psychological and trauma-informed perspective.
Although the teams work 24/7, the Clinical Associate Psychologist will be expected to work a Monday to Friday role.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the clinical supervisor and line manager, to plan and prioritise own workload, research, and individual and group sessions.
Plans and implements psychological interventions empathetically, sensitively and independently, with clients admitted to our acute general hospital.
Collates and evaluates data on the impact of such interventions.
Plans and delivers structured group or individual interventions for clients.
To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups where relevant.
To attend and participate in administrative and service planning meetings as determined by the line manager and clinical supervisor.
Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
To assist in the coordination and facilitating of training to acute care colleagues.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Associate Psychologist will
Provide psychological assessment and formulation
Deliver brief psychological interventions for service users in our acute hospital sites
Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team to support these teams with holding a psychological and trauma-informed perspective
Support with training to the acute hospital staff
Please see the attached Job Description for more detailed information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Associate Psychologist will
Provide psychological assessment and formulation
Deliver brief psychological interventions for service users in our acute hospital sites
Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team to support these teams with holding a psychological and trauma-informed perspective
Support with training to the acute hospital staff
Please see the attached Job Description for more detailed information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the Masters in Associate Clinical Psychology
- Membership of the British Psychological Society, for professional regulation and individual accreditation as a CAP
Desirable
- Further training in a specific model of Psychological Intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically in adult mental health
- Demonstrates and understanding of a range of mental health problems, and the impact of trauma, and how these difficulties might present in inpatient and urgent care
- Demonstrates an understanding of the evidence based psychological therapies and how this applies to this post
- Experience of working clinically in other NHS settings.
- Evidence of ongoing supervision of therapeutic work
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically in adult inpatient and urgent care settings
- Experience of working in a psychiatric liaison service
- Experience of working clinically in other NHS settings
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of the application of psychology to inpatient and urgent care
- Knowledge of therapeutic and research basis of clinical psychology, as applied in adult mental health
- Up to date knowledge of therapeutic approach(es) to be practiced
- Awareness of other therapeutic approaches
- Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk and safeguarding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the Masters in Associate Clinical Psychology
- Membership of the British Psychological Society, for professional regulation and individual accreditation as a CAP
Desirable
- Further training in a specific model of Psychological Intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically in adult mental health
- Demonstrates and understanding of a range of mental health problems, and the impact of trauma, and how these difficulties might present in inpatient and urgent care
- Demonstrates an understanding of the evidence based psychological therapies and how this applies to this post
- Experience of working clinically in other NHS settings.
- Evidence of ongoing supervision of therapeutic work
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically in adult inpatient and urgent care settings
- Experience of working in a psychiatric liaison service
- Experience of working clinically in other NHS settings
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of the application of psychology to inpatient and urgent care
- Knowledge of therapeutic and research basis of clinical psychology, as applied in adult mental health
- Up to date knowledge of therapeutic approach(es) to be practiced
- Awareness of other therapeutic approaches
- Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk and safeguarding
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
