Band 8a- Senior Psychologist – Widnes

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Senior Psychologist to lead psychological services within an Adult Mental Health setting in Widnes, Cheshire. This full-time role includes supervising staff, delivering interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment pathways. Ideal candidates will hold a Doctorate in Psychology and be passionate about delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Chartered status with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience with complex mental health needs and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape psychological services within Adult Mental Health.
• Deliver direct psychological interventions and staff training programmes.
• Develop and implement policies to enhance staff safety.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Supervision of junior staff

Service development

Education

Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology

Job description

Job Title:Senior Psychologist
Band:8a
Location:Widnes, Cheshire
Working Hours:37.5 hours per week
Rate:Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Psychologist (Band 8a) to join our client in Widnes, Cheshire. This is a full-time opportunity to lead and shape psychological services within an Adult Mental Health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings.
• Support the provision of psychology services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathways.
• Deliver direct psychological interventions and staff training programmes.
• Lead on service development and implement evidence-based clinical initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment and supervision of junior psychology staff.
• Develop and implement policies to enhance staff safety and risk management.
• Collaborate with internal and external agencies to improve treatment pathways.

Qualifications & Experience

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology (or equivalent).
• Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.
• Proven experience in working with complex mental health needs and trauma.
• Strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and contributing to service development.
• Competency in cognitive functioning tools and a range of therapeutic modalities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team committed to high-quality care.
• Access to professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes service delivery.

How to Apply

If your experience aligns with this role, apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.

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