Psychologist

About the Trust:

Rated 'Good’ in their most recent CQC report, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides a range of services across community hospitals, recovery units and within the wider community. As one of only six Global Digital Exemplars in Mental Health, the Trust is the county’s main provider of community nursing, therapy, and mental health services. From the outskirts of Birmingham to the edge of the Cotswolds, with excellent road and rail links, Herefordshire and Worcestershire provide opportunities to experience both city and country life.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

· Experience with learning disabilities ideally children

· Experience in mental health with children

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

· Relevant Qualifications

· Registration with the relevant Registration Body

Role responsibilities:

• To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific and complex needs.

• To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan.

• To work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services

• To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans for people with complex needs.

• To establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their careers and support staff

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.