Psychologist

We are recruiting a Clinical Psychologist to join our team!

Sturdee Hospital is a dedicated service in Leicester, committed to providing holistic, personalised care for women aged 18–65 who have complex mental health needs. With 31 beds across two locked rehabilitation wards and nine semi-independent flats, we offer a supportive and structured environment in which every individual can work towards their recovery goals.

Experience and knowledge of Clinical Psychologist:

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and in a community setting.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process within clinical services.
• Evidence of audit competency.
• Experience in management roles, both clinical and non-clinical

Skills:

• Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team.
• A capacity to replace old knowledge with new, to develop new skills and adopt new attitudes.
• Calmness with challenging patients, carers, colleagues and team members.
• High standards of interviewing skills is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to develop leadership skills with a multi disciplinary team.
• An interest in how people think and feel.
• Excellent and listerning skills.
• The ability to put people at ease and inspire trust and confidence.
• Good investigation skills.
• An interest and ability in science and medicine.
• The ability to work under pressure and make well judge decisions.

Qualifications to work as an Clinical Psychologist

• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology).
• Doctoral level qualification (or equivalent) in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
• Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) is desirable.
• Additional training in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches, EMDR or Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.