Job overview

Dorset HealthCare are seeking to recruit a Clinical / Applied Psychologist to join the Assertive Outreach Team, based in Bournemouth, Dorset. 

The Assertive Outreach Team has experience of working closely with psychology and values the Clinical / Applied Psychologist’s 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.

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 8A and we will provide additional support to enable career progression and professional development.  We would also welcome newly qualified registered psychologists and discussion regarding preceptorship within our services.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical / Applied Psychologist post is a part-time, permanent position working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.  These hours can be met over a two-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.

For a further conversation about the role please contact Dr Jon Boakes Consultant Clinical Psychologist (email: [email protected]   tel: 07584 440888)

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

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.

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.