Job summaryAre you a skilled and motivatedpsychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, there is an exciting opportunity to joinMiddlewood Clinicin West Sussexas a Clinical Psychologist.Middlewood Clinic is a new specialist inpatient service for Adults with Eating Disorders.This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society.Reporting directly to theconsultantclinicalpsychologist, you will be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training to the multi-disciplinary team.As apsychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a therapy caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support individualised patient care plans.Your Psychology career atMiddewood Clinicwill be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career, as well access to external training opportunities to support professional development.Main duties of the jobAs an Inpatient Psychologistyou will be:Providing specialist psychological assessments, and individualised evidence-based psychological interventions for young adults with severe eating disorders and complex mental health difficulties.Providing evidence-based and formulation-driven psychological perspectives to multidisciplinary risk management, care planning and decision-making.Managing a complex caseload as the individual psychological therapist working within a multidisciplinary team, in addition to facilitating group psychological interventions and family/systemic interventions.Monitoring clinical progress through regular reviews of psychological treatment.Providing high-quality clinical supervision to the Assistant Psychologist.Supporting staff development through the provision of training, consultation, formulation meetings and reflective practice sessions.Contributing to service developments within the therapies team and wider service.Receiving regularsupervision and line management from the Regional Therapies Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist.Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct,professional guidelinesand Company Policies and Procedures.About usAbout your next employerYou will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPsychologist - Job DescriptionJob TitlePsychologistDepartmentClinical / ManagerialReporting ToHospital DirectorGradeTBCLocationMiddlewood Clinic, MidhurstEvaluation DateTBCPurposeThe post holder will be required to contribute to a clinical psychology service within the multidisciplinary eating disorder team. You will be primarily responsible for the provision of individual therapy based on evidence-based approaches and may also be involved in the delivery of family and group interventions.You will contribute to the comprehensive MDT assessment of patients difficulties and the development of individualised clinical formulations. As an individual therapist, you will support patients in relapse planning and liaise with community teams to support the safe discharge of patients back to the community. You will also be responsible for supporting the psychological thinking of the wider team, providing reflective practice, and delivering training to staff. The post holder will provide line management to the Psychology Assistant on the Unit. The post-holder will be supervised by the Therapies Lead/Clinical Psychologist. The post will also include clinically related audit, research and development, as well as clinical audit and evaluation.Key AccountabilitiesClinicalTo participate in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment of people referred to the service.To undertake high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.To undertake psychological assessments of young adults with moderate to severe eating disorders, often complex in presentation undertake the assessment utilising information from a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods.To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise taking into account the current nice guidelines, and recommend specialist treatment protocols for eating disorders.To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family /systemic and group) adapted and tailored to the need of the individual, and to undertake on going evaluation of the outcome of the interventions.To be responsible for providing a psychological perspective in the multidisciplinary assessment of service users and their families of carers.To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for patients and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the multi-disciplinary team.To have knowledge and understanding of the principles of the CPA and to support and contribute to the CPA care planning process for clients on CPA.Take responsibility for initiating, planning and reviewing care plans and, if appropriate in agreement with the line manager take on the care co-ordination role for clients on CPA.To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to careers and families of service users.Preparation of reports and assessments.Liaison with families, commissioners, medical professionals and suppliers in respect of the provision of services. To participate in research initiatives as appropriate.To participate in regular psychological and eating disorder audits and become involved in Clinical Governance.LeadershipTo contribute to the leadership and development of the therapy service to ensure that it meets the needs of the patients admitted to the UnitTo contribute to the skill development of staff within the unitTo provide high quality supervision to the Psychology Assistant within the serviceTo support the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff.To regularly share updates and information particularly when any incidents arise that may affect the standing or safe operation of the service.To participate in the development and implementation of appropriate local policies, protocols and care pathways.To contribute to appropriate staff recruitmentTeaching, training, and supervisionTo receive regular clinical professional supervision from a senior clinical psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues.To gain additional highly specialist experience and skills relevant to clinical psychology and/or the service as agreed with the therapy lead.To provide professional and clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, and assistant psychologists.To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.ProfessionalTo be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with theTo maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures.To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislationTo carry out professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation.To participate in new staff induction.To maintain up to date knowledgeTo participate in quality improvement activities and clinical audit as required.Research and service evaluationTo utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.To To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research.To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision.This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.Elysium healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibilityand are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff will also be subjected to an enhanced DBS disclosure when working with Children and vulnerable adultsPerson SpecificationQualifications Essential:Good Honours degree in psychology,A recognised postgraduate doctorate in clinical/ Counselling psychology or equivalent,Full registration with the HPC (Health Professions Council ) and Current Practising Certificate,Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.Qualifications Desirable:Evidence of CPD LogKnowledge Essential:Up to date knowledge of issues in eating disordersKnowledge of evidence-based practice.Working knowledge of legislation & its implications for both clinical practice & professional management in relation to the client group & mental health.Working knowledge of all the traditional models of psychotherapy & the evidence for their use & detailed knowledge of 2 or more of them.KnowledgeDesirable:Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside of Eating Disorders / psychiatry and medicine;Demonstrates use of evidence based practice,Management/financial awareness,Understanding of research methodology and intention to pursue research in eating DisordersKnowledge of the principles & practise of CPAExperience Essential:Minimum of 3 years fulltime postgraduate clinical /counselling trainee andMinimum of one year as graduate assistant (or equivalent).Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course and with presenting problems that reflects the full range of clinical severity.Experience Desirable:Specific specialisation in course of trainingActive involvement in auditProven leadership record,Skills, Essential,Excellent team and interpersonal skills,Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English,Competent to work without direct supervision,Ability to travel to assessments,Diagnostic Interviewing.Experience of working with major eating disorders in different care settings.Experience of delivery family based treatment.Additional / Personal Essential:High levels of self-motivation,Commitment to high quality patient centred specialist eating disorder service) provision.Flexible and accommodating while keeping clear focus on overall goal.Ability to sustain self and support others.Ability to work as part of MDT.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialTo be successful in this role, youll need:A Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent if trained overseas).Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.We will also consider applicants from newly qualified psychologists, or from those who are about to qualify (please clearly state in the application when you will receive HCPC registration).Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders, and the impact on young adults and their families.Experience working with individuals with eating disorders and their families, in either community or inpatient services.Prior experience in eating disorders is desirable but not essential for this position. Experience working with patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, neurodivergence, trauma and personality disorders is also desirable.Post qualification training in the specialist application of therapeutic models relevant for working with young adults with eating disorders and other comorbidities (or for newly qualified psychologists an interest in undertaking further specialist training).Experience of supervising and training junior members of the team.Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment as a qualified professional within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.Desirable-Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameElysium HealthcareAddressMiddlewood ClinicLittle AshfieldMidhurstWest SussexGU29 9JPEmployer's websitehttps://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)