Psychologist - LD Forensic

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Psychologist - LD Forensic to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Chesterfield, Derbyshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a low secure unit for males with a learning disability, including those with co-morbid personality disorders, mental illnesses and autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs)

**To be considered for this position you must be a qualified psychologist with an interest in learning disability/mental health forensic services**

As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to the MDT team and ward
• Responsible for the day-to-day psychological support
• Ensure a high standard of evidence-based psychology care is consistently delivered to patients
• Ensure that a safe, cost effective service is provided
• Act as a role model and patient advocate, ensuring a positive patient experience for all
• Responsible for Information Governance standards
• Promote good relationships with patient, relatives, public, other care organisations and all members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Ensure audit compliance (CQC)
• To carry out clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Promote good communication skills written and verbally
• Post-qualification experience of working with complex patients ideally in a secure or locked setting
• Experience of supervising others is advantageous but not essential
• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £45,000 - £50,000 FTE DOE. This exciting position is permanent part time role working 18.75hrs a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free parking at every site
• Health and wellbeing support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Pension scheme with a contribution
• SMART Pensions - Opt for a slightly smaller salary and we pay an extra contribution into your pension. The result? We both save on National Insurance payments and you end up with an overall increase in your take-home pay
• Cycle scheme - Get a tax-free bike with equipment and pay monthly from your salary, generating a cost saving of up to 42%
• Computing scheme - Buy the latest technology at no more than the RRP using salary exchange whilst spreading the cost over 12 months
• Our shopping discount site where you'll find great offers for online and in-store shopping, negotiated specially for everyone who works with us
• GymFlex - Spread the cost of an annual gym membership over 12 months and use your membership at health clubs, leisure centres, boot camps and yoga studios across the UK

Reference ID: 6720

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV