Clinical Psychologist - Band 7
Fixed term Clinical Psychologist Band 7 post, based at Leasowe, Wirral.
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills within a Community Learning Disability Service whilst being supported by a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and other members of the team.
The service provides person-centred support to people with learning disabilities, who may also experience co-morbid mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour and/ or autism. The service offers a full multi-disciplinary approach and this post will be integral to the team, consisting of psychiatrists, community nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists.
Suitable candidates will have had significant experience working with people with learning disabilities and be able to demonstrate leadership experience and qualities. The post holder will ensure the most appropriate psychological interventions are offered in a timely manner and with service user satisfaction at the core of this.
Access to transport for work purposes is essential as the post holder will be required to travel as part of their role.
The post holder will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention in order to facilitate positive change and enhance quality in the lives of people with learning disabilities, through direct and indirect therapeutic support.
They should be willing to be adaptable in working across a range of community settings, including people’s homes. They will assist to supervise and support junior members of the team and clinical psychology trainees. A commitment to quality improvement initiatives and research is essential as we also host the Centre for Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID).
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr . Sally Craven Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: sally.craven1@nhs.net Telephone number: 0151 488 8043
Informal discussion and visits are welcomed, please contact Dr Sally Craven or Hazel Naylor, Team Manager on 0151 488 8043.
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100.
