7/8a Clinical Psychologist - Older Peoples South Derbyshire CMHT & MAS (NHS AfC: Band 7/8a) - C[...]

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Psychologist to join their committed team focusing on older people's mental health. This part-time position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of patients. The role combines clinical responsibilities with a strong emphasis on a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Excellent supervision

Research and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS required.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing a specialist area through significant training or experience.
• Experience providing assessment/intervention to older people with mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, formulation, and interventions to older people’s mental health services.
• Conduct neuropsychological assessments for complex presentations.
• Participate in training and development initiatives within the team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic skills

Neuropsychology

Team collaboration

Education

Good Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist in HCPC

Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS

Job description

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7/8a Clinical Psychologist - Older Peoples South Derbyshire CMHT & MAS

NHS AfC: Band 7/8a

Main area Clinical Psychology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7/8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 383-SPE-5688-25

Site Dale Bank View - South Derbyshire CMHT base Town Swadlincote Salary £46,148 - £60,504 pa, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 18/06/2025

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist (band 7/8a) w ho is creative, motivated and passionate about the role that psychology can have within Older People’s Mental Health Services, and are pleased to be able to offer a post within South Derbyshire, working 3 days within the South Derbyshire Older People's CMHT and 1 day within the Memory Assessment Service (covering the South Derbyshire area).

The post gives an exciting opportunity to build on and develop expertise in both older people’s mental health and neuropsychology.

The post is offered at a band 7 or 8a (dependent on experience) with the potential for progression from band 7 to 8a through a competency-based gateway.

Interview date: 18-JUN via Microsoft Teams

Main duties of the job

The post gives the opportunity to join teams that value the contribution that Psychology brings to their work. The Psychologists who work across our service value the variety that working within Older People’s Mental Health Services can bring and enjoy using a broad range of knowledge and skills to provide assessment, formulation and interventions, conduct neuropsychological assessments for complex presentations, offer advice and consultation to colleagues, and to be involved in training and development initiatives.

The post is line managed through a robust Psychology structure and offers great opportunities to develop a specialist area of psychological expertise.

To find out more about our Older People’s Psychology Service, please visit bit.ly/ClinPsy .

Please note that this post is a 4-day a week permanent post (0.8wte). However, there may be an opportunity to increase the hours to full-time on a fixed-term basis.

Working for our organisation

The successful candidate will be welcomed into a vibrant and creative team of skilled Psychologists who have extensive experience, knowledge and skill, and are passionate about working within older people’s services.

There are excellent opportunities for high quality supervision, and within our team we have Psychologists with further training and experience in a range of therapeutic models (e.g. ACT, CFT, Systemic Therapy, ISTDP, MBT and EMDR), and Psychologists who have done further training in Neuropsychology and are on the SRCN.

Our Psychology Service has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, is keen to support and develop research activities, and is leading the Trust’s development of trauma-informed approaches. There are excellent opportunities for peer support, to join a range of specialist supervision groups and to participate in regular in-house and external CPD. We also have strong links with local Psychology Training Courses and provide regular placements and teaching.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

T he full job description and person specification for Band 7/8a can be found on the job application page.

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The post holder will need to be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), eligible for BPS Chartership and able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

• Good Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS
• Post–graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC
• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC
• Eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
• In addition to routine CPD and supervision, has demonstrated a clear commitment to developing a specialist area of expertise relevant to the post through significant training, personal study or experience (essential for Band 8a role)
• Post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists (essential for Band 8a role)
• Significant post qualification specialist training / experience through having provided assessment/intervention to older people with mental health problems including dementia and other cognitive problems under clinical supervision whilst working as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist (essential for Band 8a role)
• Chartered status with the BPS

Experience

• Experience of working with people with a range of mental health / psychological problems and across the lifespan and a variety of settings
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC. (Applicable to and essential for 8a role)
• Evidence of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with a range of mental health problems and severity, within the context of multi-disciplinary care (essential for Band 8a role)
• Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to older adult mental health

Knowledge

• Assessment and therapeutic skills related to complex, severe and enduring mental health problems

Other

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post, which includes being able to travel efficiently to different bases and completing home visits

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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