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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Want to join an innovative team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, achieving good recovery rates, and developing your professional knowledge and skills?</p> <p>Do you want to work in beautiful Dorset with stunning coastal areas, award-winning beaches, and stunning national parks?</p> <p>If so, why not join the Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing Service as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). This is an exciting opportunity to join a Low-Intensity Team across Dorset.</p> <p>Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing is a dynamic, and progressive service with a friendly and supportive team. You will work within NHS Talking Therapies, providing psychological interventions to people with mild to moderate common mental health problems, such as anxiety disorders and depression.</p> <p>As a psychological wellbeing practitioner, you will provide treatment to help support people by:</p> <p>Conducting patient interviews</p> <p>Carry out safety assessments,</p> <p>Provide phone, online, and face-to-face Guided Self Help sessions</p> <p>Liaise with other agencies, and signpost patients to services, such as housing and employment.</p> <p><strong>You must have either a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP status or an MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) qualification to apply for this post.</strong></p> <p><strong>This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking therapy service providing high-volume, low-intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions service to patients with mild to moderate anxietyand depression.</p> <ul>  <li>Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.</li>  <li>Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.</li>  <li>Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low - intensity psychological treatments. This will included Guided Self Help, Computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments and Courses. This work maybe face to face, telephone or via other media.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.</p>
<p>We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.</p>
<p>Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.</p>
<p>Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>26 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        p.a.
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Secondment</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>152-M390.25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Oakcroft</p>
      <p>42 Gravel Hill</p>
      <p>Wimborne</p>
            <p>BH21 1RR</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Car owner / driver
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Level 2 Travel</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>High level of enthusiasm and motivation.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good  working relationships</li>
        
        <li>Ability to be self reflective whilst working with  service users in own personal and professional  development and in supervision</li>
        
        <li>Will have an excellent telephone manner</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills / Experience / Knowledge base
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working with people who have  experienced a mental health problem</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates high standards in written  communication.</li>
        
        <li>Able to write clear reports and letters</li>
        
        <li>Able to evaluate and put in place the effect of  training.</li>
        
        <li>Computer literate</li>
        
        <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills  including telephone skills</li>
        
        <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with  clients.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates and understanding of anxiety and  depression and how it may present in primary care</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Educational Requirements / Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualification from PWP Training Course [Post  Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate  course].  Or Equivalent e.g. experienced and qualified graduate  mental health worker with relevant primary care  experiences and competencies as required.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Car owner / driver
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Level 2 Travel</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>High level of enthusiasm and motivation.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good  working relationships</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be self reflective whilst working with  service users in own personal and professional  development and in supervision</li>
          
          <li>Will have an excellent telephone manner</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills / Experience / Knowledge base
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people who have  experienced a mental health problem</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates high standards in written  communication.</li>
          
          <li>Able to write clear reports and letters</li>
          
          <li>Able to evaluate and put in place the effect of  training.</li>
          
          <li>Computer literate</li>
          
          <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills  including telephone skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with  clients.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates and understanding of anxiety and  depression and how it may present in primary care</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Educational Requirements / Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualification from PWP Training Course [Post  Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate  course].  Or Equivalent e.g. experienced and qualified graduate  mental health worker with relevant primary care  experiences and competencies as required.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Oakcroft</p>
      <p>42 Gravel Hill</p>
      <p>Wimborne</p>
            <p>BH21 1RR</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Oakcroft</p>
          <p>42 Gravel Hill</p>
          <p>Wimborne</p>
                    <p>BH21 1RR</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Dorset HealthCare are seeking to recruit an<strong>Applied Psychologist (Clinical /Counselling Psychologist)</strong>to join the<strong>Glendinning Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit/Community Rehabilitation Team</strong>based in<strong>Dorchester, West Dorset.</strong></p> <p>Both teams have experience of working closely with psychology and value <strong>theApplied Psychologist's</strong>contribution through individual assessment/formulation and wider consultation to the team. You would be directly line managed by a clinical psychologist in a well-established team.</p> <p>The <strong>Applied Psychologist</strong>post is a part-time, permanent position working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. These hours can be met over a four-day period, or we can be flexible to meet your needs. This role can also be part of a job share with an existing post already held or combined with potential psychology roles.</p> <p>If you are seeking a full-time position we have an additional advert for an applied psychology post based within our Assertive Outreach Team (Bournemouth) and there is the opportunity to combine posts.</p> <p>For a further conversation about the roles please contact Dr Jon Boakes Consultant Clinical Psychologist (email: <a href="mailto:jon.boakes@nhs.net" target="_blank">jon.boakes@nhs.net</a> Tel: 07584 440888)</p> <p><strong>Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We offer excellent development opportunities, including further psychotherapy training, mentoring, support and clinical supervision. Those who are already matched in skill would move automatically to Band 8 and we will provide additional support to enable career progression and professional development.</p> <p>The post holder will be required to manage their time effectively to enable them to provide psychological services across the 2 teams. This would include provision of specialist psychological assessments and interventions for clients. An important part of the role would include psychological consultation and case formulation to the wider team including training, clinical supervision and guidance around case management.</p> <p>If you are a newly qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist we can support, you through preceptorship process to Band 8A. If you are already experienced clinician, we can offer a Band 8A and would be keen to discuss with you.</p> <p><strong>You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as will sometimes be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings within the Community Rehabilitation Role.</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.</p>
<p>We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.</p>
<p>Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.</p>
<p>Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £44,552 to £50,145 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>152-M312.25A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Glendinning Unit</p>
      <p>30 Maiden Castle rd</p>
      <p>Dorchester</p>
            <p>DT1 2ER</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact <a href="mailto:dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact <a href="mailto:dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualification/registration
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Postgraduate qualification in psychology (Doctorate Clinical/ Counselling Psychology)</li>
        
        <li>Registration with HCPC</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registration with BABCP or similar</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          clinical/ therapy experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>relevant postgraduate therapy experience (CBTp; CAT; CBT; DBT etc)</li>
        
        <li>clinical experience of working with psychosis</li>
        
        <li>some experience of neuropsychological experience</li>
        
        <li>experience in MDT and inpatient settings</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          consultation
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>experience of consultation with team around clinical cases</li>
        
        <li>experience training others in psychological approaches</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Risk assessment
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Some knowledge and experience of risk assessment</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience using SPJ risk assessment tools (e.g. HCR-20 or similar)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualification/registration
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Postgraduate qualification in psychology (Doctorate Clinical/ Counselling Psychology)</li>
          
          <li>Registration with HCPC</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Registration with BABCP or similar</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            clinical/ therapy experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>relevant postgraduate therapy experience (CBTp; CAT; CBT; DBT etc)</li>
          
          <li>clinical experience of working with psychosis</li>
          
          <li>some experience of neuropsychological experience</li>
          
          <li>experience in MDT and inpatient settings</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            consultation
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>experience of consultation with team around clinical cases</li>
          
          <li>experience training others in psychological approaches</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Risk assessment
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Some knowledge and experience of risk assessment</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience using SPJ risk assessment tools (e.g. HCR-20 or similar)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Glendinning Unit</p>
      <p>30 Maiden Castle rd</p>
      <p>Dorchester</p>
            <p>DT1 2ER</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Glendinning Unit</p>
          <p>30 Maiden Castle rd</p>
          <p>Dorchester</p>
                    <p>DT1 2ER</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
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Clinical Psychologist

<p>Role: Senior Assistant PsychologistSalary £26,780.00 pro rata, depending on experience</p> <p>Hours: Full time Monday to Friday</p> <p>Location: The Forum School, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QS</p> <p>Would you like to be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team, ensuring that high quality, psychological service is delivered to our students?</p> <p>We have a fantastic newly created position for a senior AP to join the team you must have at least 1 years' experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist work.</p> <p>We are an innovative and friendly team with high levels of job satisfaction. You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including Qualified Psychologist, Occupational therapy, SaLT, Psychiatry and Nursing. We offer direct support from a Regional Clinical Lead, manageable caseloads, effective supervision, and cutting edge programme opportunities throughout the group.</p> <p>The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies which is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK.</p> <p>We believe "everyone has a personal best"</p> <p>Cambian specialist education services are improving the outcomes of children and young people every day. Our schools and colleges provide support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional Mental Health and Complex Needs.</p> <p>Job role</p> <p>Your role will be to support the qualified psychologist for a defined caseload of young people with Psychology specified in their EHCP, you will provide psychological assessment interventions with support from the Psychologist.</p> <p>Working autonomously, you will attend MDT student reviews, completes outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student</p> <p>Taking a "hands on" approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.</p> <p>Our teams are fully committed to Cambian's vision. There's no doubt that you'll face some challenges. You must therefore be a resilient, reflective, creative and a flexible practitioner. In return, you will find this to be a highly rewarding role, where you will be working to make a real difference to a child or young person's life.</p> <p>Candidate Profile</p> <p>A degree or higher in Psychology</p> <p>Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.</p> <p>1 year experience or more in an Assistant Psychologist role</p> <p>Experience in working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred)</p> <p>Good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries and the importance of evidence-based interventions.</p> <p>A highly organised professional ready to take the initiative</p> <p>Be a strong team player that is confident, motivated.</p> <p>Above all you'll be someone with a genuine desire to help others.</p> <p>You'll receive</p> <p>Competitive salary</p> <p>Extensive Group staff benefits</p> <p>Full support from the MDT team</p> <p>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training</p> <p>Group Development opportunities</p> <p>You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.</p> <p>Note:</p> <p>Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.</p> <p>Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.</p> <p>Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.</p> <p>All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.</p> <p>Cambian is an equal opportunities employer</p>

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