Band 8a Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disabilities & Autism

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service in Swindon is seeking an experienced Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join a specialist team. You will conduct psychological assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for individuals with learning disabilities. The role requires past experience in a similar setting and a full UK driving licence, as travel across the BSW patch is necessary. The team values support, supervision, and clinical training.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a Learning Disabilities service within the last 5 years.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; willingness to travel across the BSW patch.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• Consultation at both operational and strategic levels.
• Clinical supervision and training for colleagues and trainees.

Skills

Confidence working with individuals with learning disabilities

Recent experience in Learning Disabilities service

Psychological assessment skills

Job description

Band 8a Clinical Psychologist – Learning Disabilities & Autism

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our specialist psychology team embedded within the community team for people with learning disabilities. We work closely with psychiatry, and the wider multi‑disciplinary community team. Working in a learning disability service means that you will draw on expertise from a range of theoretical orientations and interventions. Referrals are varied in nature and include: cognitive assessments; trauma work; neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions (including autism spectrum disorders); dementia and neuro‑degenerative conditions; comorbid mental health difficulties including risk of harm to self or others. We will actively support you to develop any specialist interests you have in any of these domains.

The importance of support and supervision for psychology staff is prioritised. There are opportunities for joint working and being part of a wider network for psychologists through various forums. You will be supported by a friendly and innovative team who meet regularly.

Recent experience working in a Learning Disabilities service within the last 5 years and confidence working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential.

Primarily based in Swindon with some travel across the BSW patch required. Willingness to travel and a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Main duties of the job

As part of the team, you would provide highly specialist psychological assessment including neuropsychological and functional assessment, clinical formulations, therapeutic interventions drawing on multiple theoretical models, wider service support to prevent and reduce the incidence and impact of psychosocial/mental health difficulties. As well as direct work with people with learning disabilities, their families and service providers, you would provide consultation, at both an operational and strategic level, as well as clinical supervision and training for colleagues and trainees.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a Learning Disabilities service within the last 5 years and confidence working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; willingness to travel across the BSW patch.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re a Disability Confident Committed company and are committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.