Assistant Psychologist
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Job summary
Are you thinking of developing a career in clinical psychology? We are looking for an enthusiastic, bright and motivated psychology graduate to join our Community Eating Disorders Service (EDS). We already have four assistant psychologists in post. The EDS is a Trust-wide service that operates from bases in Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
Under supervision of either a Clinical Psychologist or Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, you will be involved in the delivery of individual and group based psychological interventions for people with eating disorders. There are various opportunities for you to become involved in our FREED (First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders) pathway, our Family and Friends' Group and to develop skills in the delivery of both Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. You will also be involved in the running of research projects and audit activity within the service. We are a friendly and supportive team, and we have a strong commitment to supervision, CPD and joint working with a range of other agencies.
Please note once we have received the maximum number of applications the advert will be closed, so if this role is of interested then please do not hesitate to apply. If you would like to find out more about the post please contact Dr Hannah Turner, Consultant Lead Clinical Psychologist, or Dr Gillian Adams, Principal Clinical Psychologist on 02382312000
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a community multi-disciplinary eating disorders team. Duties will include providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist or cognitive behaviour therapist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist or cognitive behaviour therapist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. The postholder will also assist in clinically related administration, audit, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.
The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.
Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-PSE-5044
Job locations
Kingston Crescent Surgery
The Bluebell Rooms, 92 Kingston Crescent
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Crescent Surgery
The Bluebell Rooms, 92 Kingston Crescent
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8AL
Employer's website
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