Clinical Associate in Psychology

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology to work within the HYPED (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Early Detection) Service.

The HYPED Service is a new and exciting service that works with individuals from the age of 14- 35 who may be at high risk of developing psychosis (referred to as At Risk Mental State; ARMS). The HYPED service offers comprehensive assessment, up to two years of key working, and holistic psychological and psychosocial interventions. This input can prevent the development of psychosis and can improve recovery and quality of life outcomes of people with unusual experiences. The HYPED service is a psychologically staffed service and is embedded within an existing Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team. The post holder and will join an Applied Psychologist / CBT Practitioner and a Service Manager in the local Mid and North team, with close working relationships with the other HYPED teams across the trust and the Principal Clinical Psychologist ARMS Lead. We are an enthusiastic and supportive service who work creatively to support our clients and each other as we develop this new service.

This would particularly suit Clinical Associate in Psychology who has special interests related to psychosis, early intervention and young people. Applications from passionate practitioners who can work autonomously and have strong communications skills are encouraged.

Interview will be held 16th July 2024

Main duties of the job

To communicate constructively with a range of healthcare professionals in a variety of services including nurses, social workers, allied health professionals (AHPs) and medical colleagues as part of a multi-professional team

* Link directly with the psychology team, alongside assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists, while reporting to a Clinical Psychologist regarding psychological assessment, formulation and intervention

* Build relationships with professionals in schools, probation services, the police and the courts, depending upon the appropriate training and supervised clinical practice delivered as part of their apprenticeship

* Work as part of a multi-professional community team or in specialised clinical settings and liaise with relevant external agencies to facilitate and enable psychological interventions

* Communicate new learning approaches and provide constructive feedback to challenge and overcome barriers to implementation of best psychological practice * Communicate to others the core concepts of psychological theory, research and practice in order to enhance their delivery of psychological interventions.

* Provide training for others to inform and support psychological models of change and interventions

* Provide training within teams to enhance delivery of clinical and research practice interventions appropriate to the health and psychological needs of patients across a range of service settings

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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