229495 Clinical Psychologist - Older Adults

The Older Person's Psychology Service (TOPPS) is a strong and supportive team, committed to improving the mental health needs of older adults living in Dumfries and Galloway. The TOPPS team consists of staff skilled in a range of psychological models including CBT, Systemic, ACT, IPT and EMDR. The team has regular staff meetings and CPD is well supported.

This post is a split post between the community and one Specialist inpatient older adult ward based at Midpark Hospital, Dumfries; Cree Ward. Cree Ward specialises in organic presentations.

Cree Ward strives to provide excellent standards of safe and effective person-centred care in line with best practice guidelines. The ward emphasises strong professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team, valuing the knowledge, skills and experience each MDT stakeholder brings. Effective team participation is central to positive patient outcomes. The team works dynamically to support timely assessments and to ensure there are no delays or barriers to the discharge process. To work in this dynamic way the team welcome clinical supervision, sharing skills and knowledge, and evidencing therapeutic interventions based on current best practice guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team whilst shaping the direction and contribution of the clinical psychologist role within the ward to support positive outcomes for patients, carers and staff. The ward values the contribution of Psychology.

The post holder would have responsibility for managing the day-to-day referral management system of the Older Person's Psychology Service (TOPPS) to patients, carers, referral agencies, CMHT and others with a broad range of often complex mental health needs in a geographic area. A small caseload of community cases focused on assessing mental health needs within this context and to formulate and deliver responsive highly specialist psychological interventions at individual and systemic levels.

The post holder would also supervise clinical psychology and psychological therapy staff in the specified area, contribute to service development and manage aspects of their work as directed by the Lead of Older Adult Psychology.

The post has dedicated CPD and supervision time. Flexible working arrangements may be considered. Up to 29.7 hours per week are available for the post.

Dumfries & Galloway is situated in the South West of Scotland and the department has a complement of over 90 staff, with Clinical Psychologists in all major specialities. It is a friendly, supportive and lively place to work. We have strong links with Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling Universities and take trainees from both Clinical Psychology and Masters courses. We also provide placements and supervision for CBT Therapists.

Informal enquiries/visits are welcomed. To arrange a visit or for further information please contact Dr Gillian Bowie, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lead for Older Adult Services on . Dept of Psychological Services & Research, Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4AP.

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