Psychologist

Kingsley Healthcare Ltd ,
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

PSYCHOLOGIST East Anglia Specialist services for adults with complex needs and learning disabilities Salary in the region of £45,000 - based on experience and qualifications Overview Kingsley Healthcare is a family owned national care home operator rated as one of the top 20 large groups by carehome.co.uk. We are one of the fastest growing healthcare companies in the sector. Kingsley Specialist Services is part of the Kingsley Healthcare Group and are leading providers of specialist services for adults with learning disabilities, particularly those who may have complex needs or dual diagnoses. To ensure that the people who live with us receive the best support and opportunities to progress we are now setting up on our in-house Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The Role To provide a comprehensive psychology service for adults with learning disabilities who have a range of needs. To work collaboratively with both internal and external specialist services within learning disabilities. To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency develop and CPD activities under the guidance of a supervising Clinician. To contribute to the development and delivery of a range of training packages for nursing and support staff. We passionately believe that all of the people we support, no matter how complex their needs, should not miss out on any opportunities in life, and as such your role will be to work, as part of a team to help people to achieve their goals and dreams. Desirable Job Requirements 2 years’ experience in clinical psychology, primary care or behavioural medicine Extensive experience in learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours Registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Hold a full UK driving licence (Essential) Benefits Competitive salary Performance related bonus 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Private medical cover 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme Industry leading learning disabilities care training Cost of DBS covered by Kingsley Specialist Services