Applied Psychologist

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Applied Psychologist to support older adults across Rotherham and Doncaster, in community teams and inpatient services.

The post is a preceptorship for band 7 (with scope to progress to 8a) and requires HCPC registration. The role involves delivering specialist psychological assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, and trauma-informed care within multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience with older adults and dementia desirable.
• Preceptorship role with progression to band 8a.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological and neuro-psychological assessments and interventions across both community and inpatient settings.
• Provide trauma-informed input to risk management and treatment plans.
• Offer supervision, consultation, and training to colleagues and external agencies.
• Contribute to service delivery, development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Neuropsychological assessment

Interagency collaboration

Education

HCPC registered psychologist

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Applied Psychologist to join our mental health services across Rotherham and Doncaster and contribute to making a meaningful impact on the lives of older people and their families. We welcome applications from those at band 7 (or due to be qualified) as this is a preceptorship role with scope to progress to 8a over time. The post provides an opportunity to develop a broad range of skills within both community-based multidisciplinary teams and inpatient services. Candidates must be qualified psychologists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a range of skills as the role is split between settings, with time spent in a Older Person’s Community Mental Health Team, contributing to wider CMHTs across Doncaster through a psychology hub, and working within an inpatient service for acute mental health problems and dementia. Responsibilities include delivering specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions across both care environments. Suitable candidates should be a suitably qualified psychologist and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. We are keen to hear from anyone who has a passion for working in a trauma informed way with older people experiencing complex mental health challenges and/or neurodegenerative conditions, and has a collaborative, team-orientated approach.

Deliver trauma-informed and evidence-based interventions, consultations, and psychological and neuro-psychological assessments.

• Provide psychological input to multi-agency risk management / treatment plans.
• Offer consultation, supervision, and training to colleagues and external agencies to promote psychological understanding.
• Contribute to service delivery, development and quality improvement initiatives.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

About

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Informal Enquiries May Be Made To

Dr Kerry Sheldon
Lead for Psychological Professionals (Community & Specialist Pathways)
[e-mail]
Telephone number: 03000 212031