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Job Posting Title
Clinical Psychologist
Date
Friday, May 31, 2024
City
Remote
Country
United Kingdom
Working time
Part-time

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

 

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.


Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking for an opportunity to shape the future of mental health services? Join a forward-thinking and flexible team at Maximus, where you'll have the chance to work in a role that truly values work-life balance and professional growth.


What We Offer:


• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with just one day a week required on-site at our office in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

• Competitive Salary: Offering a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000, with additional flexibility on full-time and part-time roles (from 0.4 FTE to 0.6 FTE).

• Professional Development: As the sole psychologist in the health division, you'll have the autonomy and support to develop and innovate services without the constraints of micro-management.

• Huge Flexibility on Hours: You decide when and how you work, with only a requirement to be available for Teams meetings when needed.

• Graduate-Friendly: We are open to considering talented graduates, providing an excellent opportunity for those early in their careers to develop.


What We're Looking For:


We need a motivated and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team, based in St Ives, Huntingdon. You'll have the chance to make a real impact, with the freedom to shape your work schedule and contribute to a growing service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a flexible, supportive environment where creativity and autonomy are encouraged.


If you're excited by the prospect of taking ownership of your professional development, driving innovation in mental health services, and enjoying a flexible work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!


Essential Job Duties                                                                
  • To support MDT triage to appropriate services
  • Conduct psychological assessments to evaluate the mental and emotional wellbeing of clients
  • To provide group therapy or 1-1 therapy for children, young people and families
  • Responsible for clear and accurate documentation of assessment findings and progress notes
  • To work collaboratively with other internal and external services
  • To support in educating internal and external staff and colleagues regarding psychological wellbeing and how this relates to weight management
  • To uphold and inform clinical governance and safeguarding structures


Qualifications
  • Psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society
  • HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist 

Experience

Essential
  • Working with mental health/learning disability clients
  • Working with children
  • Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
  • Experience of CBT or family therapy
Key Business Priorities                                         
  • Strong interpersonal skills including empathy, active listening, and effective communication.
  • Conduct appropriate clinical interviews inc. detailed history taking, psychological assessment and risk assessment.
  • Ability to formulate a health care plan taking into consideration other elements of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to design tailored talking-based interventions based on individual or family’s needs.
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Ability to teach others at an appropriate level.
  • Maintain personal and professional development


EEO Statement
Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic.  Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. 
 
We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.


Minimum Salary
£
45,000.00
Maximum Salary
£
50,000.00