Clinical Psychologist
6 days ago
Leicester
Main job function: Assess and evaluate individuals problems through the use of case history, interview and observation and provide individual or group counselling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. Experience and knowledge of Clinical Psychologist: • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and in a community setting., • Knowledge of mental health legislation., • Knowledge and understanding of the research process within clinical services., • Evidence of audit competency., • Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team., • A capacity to replace old knowledge with new, to develop new skills and adopt new attitudes., • Calmness with challenging patients, carers, colleagues and team members., • High standards of interviewing skills is essential., • Ability to work as part of a team and to develop leadership skills with a multi disciplinary team., • An interest in how people think and feel., • Excellent and listerning skills., • The ability to put people at ease and inspire trust and confidence., • Good investigation skills., • An interest and ability in science and medicine., • Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology)., • Doctoral level qualification (or equivalent) in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology., • Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) is desirable. All of our services have 24 hour medical cover and can accept admissions 24 hours a day.