Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic Clinical Counselling /  Psychologists to join the Adult Psychology Service.

As part of the Dorset Adult Psychology Service, you will work with other friendly and dedicated psychologists/therapists to provide specialist psychological services for adults CMHTs in Dorset.

The role is diverse and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of really skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults.  Clinical work covers a whole range of different problems with which patients may present, as well as skilled and often complex assessments.    Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the OPP team, as well as the wider MDT is a regular part of our role.

Both posts  are 37.5 hours per week (job share considered) and one  is based at Kings  Park Hospital,  Bournemouth whilst the second is  at  various  locations across East Dorset. 

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.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

Skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised
programmes of care, including psychotherapy, where highly complex facts must be
considered, and where expert opinion may differ.

Provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families and carers where appropriate, and
to staff of the community team and other organisations where involved in care.

The psychologist will support the Poole, Purbeck, Wimborne, Christchurch and
Bournemouth Adult Community Mental Health Teams.

The psychologist will be responsible for developing highly specialised programmes of care.
Judgements need to be made involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the
analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset there is also the possibility of a relocation package which can be discussed in interview.  For further details on relocation expenses please email [email protected]

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.