8a Senior Applied Psychologist (7-8a Developmental post considered)

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to adults with highly complex mental health difficulties which may include risk and challenges. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of mental health difficulties. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. Exercise supervisory responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development Provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to the wider MDT including service design and change