Clinical Psychologist

Main job function:

Assess and evaluate individuals problems through the use of case history, interview and observation and provide individual or group counselling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.

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.

Experience or Qualifications to work as an Clinical Psychologist

• A degree in medicine, recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• A five year training programme in Psychiatry or three years higher professional training in general adult psychiatry.