HCRG Care Group

Band 8B Psychologist

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Job summary

As a Psychologist you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care and services to support individuals and teams. Working within a collaborative environment, you will provide essential services tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve.

Based in Wiltshire, you will have the flexibility to work within a model that supports both on-site and hybrid working arrangements, depending on the nature of the role. HCRG Care Group is committed to fostering an agile and adaptable workforce to best meet the needs of our organization and service users.

Main duties of the job

As a Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

  • To offer an entirely autonomous highly specialist clinical psychology assessment and treatment service through the psychology service.
  • To support the full implementation of the care programme approach in the multidisciplinary team or equivalent where appropriate.
  • To provide supervision and consultancy to service/LDU staff with regard to problem assessment and formulation, and therapy interventions.
  • To participate in clinical supervision and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the psychology service.
  • To provide an advanced and specialist treatment role in the service/ LDU as agreed with the service manager.
  • To carry out specialist assessments as requested eg by the special care panel of service users with complex mental difficulties placed out of area.
  • To undertake RCAs/ investigations as appropriate to the service.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/111228/14317

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £62,215 - £72,293 with Agenda for Changer terms and condition, including NHS pension. Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices. Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice. Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility. Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.

Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</span>We are looking for someone who:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent qualification in Clinical Psychology.

Registered by the HCPC.

Relevant Specialist CPD training.

Substantial post qualification experience.

Experience of Lecturing/Teaching/Training Psychologists and other professions.

Supervision experience with Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

Supervision experience with other professions.

Care Co-ordination or equivalent role.

R&D relevant to role.

Clinical audit work relevant to role.

Extensive knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions with client group.

Specialist assessment and formulation skills.

Expert an analysis and differential formulation of highly complex case information.

Specialist training in clinical supervision.

Specialist knowledge of assessment relevant to the setting .

Expert knowledge of one NICE recommended intervention.

For full details on the personal specification, please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £62,215 - £72,293 with Agenda for Changer terms and condition, including NHS pension. Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices. Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice. Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility. Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.

Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</span>We are looking for someone who:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent qualification in Clinical Psychology.

Registered by the HCPC.

Relevant Specialist CPD training.

Substantial post qualification experience.

Experience of Lecturing/Teaching/Training Psychologists and other professions.

Supervision experience with Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

Supervision experience with other professions.

Care Co-ordination or equivalent role.

R&D relevant to role.

Clinical audit work relevant to role.

Extensive knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions with client group.

Specialist assessment and formulation skills.

Expert an analysis and differential formulation of highly complex case information.

Specialist training in clinical supervision.

Specialist knowledge of assessment relevant to the setting .

Expert knowledge of one NICE recommended intervention.

For full details on the personal specification, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Recruitment Team

ask.hr@hcrgcaregroup.com

03002471122

Details

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/111228/14317

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN25 4AN


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