Psychologist in Bristol

Are you a newly qualified Psychologist who enjoys supporting people with learning disabilities to create meaningful change? If so, join the team at Wellesley Hospital and be part of an environment where there is good access to training and career development opportunities as you contribute to the development of the service.

Situated in Wellington, Wellesley Hospital is surrounded by the beautiful Somerset countryside, with close access to beaches and only 30 minutes’ drive from Bristol and Exeter.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide care to men and women with learning disabilities and/or autism in brand-new service. Wellesley Hospital has an establish purpose-built mental health service with low and medium secure environments.

You will be a part of a vibrant and enthusiastic psychology department, you will collaboratively provide risk assessments, psychometric assessments, individual and group interventions. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions, deliver training, provide supervision and undertake research.

As a qualified psychologist, you will have experience in managing complex clinical work, including assessments and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support collaborative working and recovery.  

Providing input into the new, specialist learning disability service you'll be a part of an environment where there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and positive risk-taking. Experience in risk and psychometric assessments and therapy and group work would be an advantage, however, full training can be provided.

Your responsibilities:

• Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and promote collaborative working with clients throughout their care.  
• Support clinical team working, including direct interventions, consultation and the delivery of staff training programmes. 
• Support the clinical team and service in developing new initiatives and ways of working. 
• Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways.
• Supervise members of the psychology department and other professionals as required. 

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• British Psychological Society or a recognised training body qualification.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience in working with learning disability clients with complex needs. Applications from newly qualified candidates with less experience but clear interest in this area will be considered.
• Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues.

What you will get:  

• Annual salary of up to £51,000 depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off
• Options for part-time working if preferred
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more. 

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.