Job overview
This varied post will join the innovative ACERs Psychology Service at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be based mainly at the St Leonards site and the role will include home visits, clinic appointments and remote sessions with clients. The role provides an excellent opportunity for implementing and developing assessment, formulation and treatment skills, MDT working and consultation, high quality supervision from qualified supervisors, and an opportunity for self development via seminars and reflective practice sessions.
There is a well-established psychology service within the ACERs team and the post holder will enjoy close working with MDT colleagues, weekly supervision from senior psychologists specialising in health psychology and contact with other psychologists working in community rehabilitation.Â
***Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received***
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Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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General Guidance for Applicants
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.
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