The Complex Care Psychology Service is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join our team in Dorset.
The post holder will support the work of Applied Psychologists across both In-patient and Community Rehabilitation Services in ast and West Dorset to meet the needs of patients with severe mental health difficulties. The role will support client's to reach an optimum level of function; focussing on activities of daily living, vocation and leisure under the direction of qualified clinical/counselling psychologists.
The Assistant Psychologist will receive clinical supervision/training to provide low intensity targeted psychological intervention, neuro-psychological screening, psycho-educational groupwork and support our carers group. In addition, the Assistant will undertake research and development activities under the guidance of a clinical psychologist.
You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as will sometimes be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jon Boakes Job title: Consultant Clinical psychologist Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01202129100
