MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE (MHSOP)

Are you someone who is interested in improving the psychological well-being of older people?
Would you enjoy having a diverse role which could include both therapy and neuropsychological skills?
We are looking to expand our established MHSOP Psychology team in Leicestershire. It is a fantastic opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we embark on developing our psychology pathways across the service as part of the mental health transformation plan. We are looking for a band 8a psychologist or a band 7 psychologists who could be appointed with an agreed development/preceptorship plan, working towards an 8a role in the future. The post is being advertised at 0.8wte within either Hinckley or Oadby, Wigston and Harborough, but we can support applications for full-time working, offering input to other community teams and service areas. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further. The CMHT base will be Hynca lodge in Hinckley although there will also be opportunities for flexible working from home.
You will join an established Psychology department consisting of Trainees, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists, band 8a Clinical Psychologists, band 8b Clinical Psychologists and a Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist. We are dedicated to working to support the psychological needs of older people and meet regularly for clinical discussion, peer support and exploration of relevant service issues. The department holds departmental CPD topic discussions, and you will be encouraged to pursue relevant training opportunities. The Psychology Team work to support all areas of the MHSOP service which includes Inpatient Services, Care home In-Reach Team, Memory Service, Young Onset Dementia Service and Community Mental Health Teams. We offer direct assessment, formulation and intervention with patients and their carers as well as supporting staff teams through case discussion, consultation, and reflective practice.
The Trust has excellent on-line and face-to-face training sessions and there is a process in place for applying for external training where required. The Trust also has a large Research and Development Team and support will be given to take part in relevant projects.
You will receive regular supervision from a senior clinical psychology colleague and there are several well-being initiatives and opportunities within the Trust which you will be encouraged to attend if they are of interest.
We have strong links to the University of Leicester Clinical Psychology Department offering teaching sessions, trainee placements and input to the development of the course curriculum. Our service is also part of a network of Clinical Psychologists who work within Leicestershire partnership NHS Trust including Adult Mental Health, Neuropsychology and Health Psychology, providing a source of information and support through active forum meetings.
For further information or informal discussion please don’t hesitate to contact one of the following:
Gina Hoskin-Campion - 01509 568680 ext. 8693 or gina.campion@nhs.net
Sally Ward - 01455 443600 or sally.ward11@nhs.net

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY (MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

To provide specialist clinical psychology input within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP). To work within a CMHT setting as well as offering neuropsychological assessments within the memory service pathway. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and will have responsibility for the provision of a direct clinical service, as well as offering advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues. The post holder will fulfil professional duties in accordance with the strategic aims of MHSOP, the professional code of conduct as stipulated by the BPS and Healthcare Professional Council, and in agreement with the Clinical Psychology Service manager.