HDU Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling / Forensic)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has openedwithin our new 16 bed High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit based at our Tickhill Road site in Doncaster. The unit will support patients with complex mental health needs within a recovery framework, for up to 12 months. A creative approach to engagement and a focus on recovery will be an essential part of the role. The post holder will work directly with service users, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment, risk assessment and advice on risk management. As a senior clinician in the team, a substantial part this role will also be service development, consultation, supervision and overseeing the quality of psychological practice. The post holder will be part of a wider team of psychological professionals working across the Acute Directorate.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be expected to have a creative approach to engagement and a focus on recovery will be an essential part of the role. The post holder will work directly with service users, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment, risk assessment and advice on risk management.

As a senior clinician in the team, a substantial part this role will also be service development, consultation, supervision and overseeing the quality of psychological practice. The post holder will be part of a wider team of psychological professionals working across the Acute Directorate.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook