Applied Psychologist | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Doncaster is seeking a qualified applied psychologist to provide specialist psychological care within multidisciplinary teams. This fixed-term position covers maternity leave and involves assessment, formulation, and therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health conditions. The ideal candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to the quality of mental health services offered.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology or relevant qualification.
• Experience in working with people facing complex mental health issues.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist psychological assessment and interventions.
• Ensure the delivery of a psychologically informed service.
• Work autonomously and be accountable for professional practice.
• Provide clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience in psychological assessment

Commitment to multidisciplinary team work

Knowledge of trauma informed approaches

High levels of emotional trauma assessment

Education

HCPC registered as an applied psychologist

Job description

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and HCPC registered applied psychologist (Fixed Term to cover maternity leave) to work across several Adult Community Mental health Teams within secondary mental health, with a centralised waiting list and shared groups. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high quality specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions and care to people who are experiencing complex psychological or mental health conditions. The role can involve offering advice, guidance, training and consultation to other professionals and carers. We are interested in those who have a commitment, experience and passion to working within multidisciplinary teams, to the principles of trauma informed approaches and to working with individuals with complex emotional needs, trauma histories, and are experiencing the full range of clinical severity. You will be joining a vibrant and supportive team of well-established Clinical Psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, a Systemic Family Therapist, qualified and trainee DBT practitioners and Trainee Psychological Professionals.

Responsibilities

• To provide a psychologically informed service for those experiencing complex emotional needs and mental health conditions.
• To ensure the provision of high quality, highly specialist psychological services (assessment, formulation and intervention).
• To recognise, assess, and to work with high levels of emotional trauma.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner accountable for own professional practice in respect of assessment, therapy and discharge of clients within defined caseload and, where designated, of junior psychological practitioners.
• To provide clinical supervision, reflective practice, training, and consultation as appropriate.
• To provide expert clinical advice and guidance to the multi-disciplinary teams, wider RDaSH teams, and partners organisations that support people experiencing mental distress.
• To promote a culture in which there is a positive approach to managing risk and change, working closely with other clinicians, to ensure this occurs.
• Support the achievement of all quality and performance indicators relating to the MDT and psychology teams.
• Communicate in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and their individual communication needs are met.

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 people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

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.

See attached for detailed job description and person specification.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.