Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist

NSFT Jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSFT is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the psychology team supporting Norfolk's CGL drug and alcohol services and the CoSUM program. You will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for co-occurring conditions, supervise colleagues, and contribute to strategic system development across NSFT.

We are looking for HCPC registered practitioners with experience in complex mental health and substance use, a passion for reducing stigma, and the ability to

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience with adults with complex mental health needs including substance use.
• Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Commitment to co-production of training and services.
• Ability to supervise qualified and trainee psychologists in CGL roles.
• Motivated to influence practice beyond individual clinical work and contribute to system transformation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with co-occurring presentations at CoSUM.
• Provide specialist consultation to staff across treatment systems.
• Support referral pathways and access to mental health services.
• Facilitate joint case management and integrated care planning.
• Supervise and oversee qualified and trainee psychologists in CGL roles.
• Contribute to service development, audit, evaluation and workforce training.
• Support strategic work of the Lead Psychologist and drive culture change across the local system.

Skills

HCPC registered

Clinical psych assessment

Formulation

Intervention delivery

Supervision

System change

Co-production Training

Job description

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people with co-occurring substance use and mental health difficulties?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join NSFT's innovative psychology team working across Norfolk's Change Grow Live (CGL) drug and alcohol services, whilst also contributing to the strategic Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health (CoSUM) work within NSFT.

This unique role sits at the interface of mental health and addiction services, supporting one of the most underserved populations in healthcare. You will provide specialist psychological consultation, assessment, formulation and intervention for people experiencing co-occurring conditions, alongside overseeing and supervising qualified and trainee Psychology colleagues in their CGL clinical roles, and contribute to NSFT's strategic CoSUM system development work.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experienced in working with adults with complex mental health needs including significant substance use.
• Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Passionate about reducing stigma and improving access to care.
• Motivated to influence practice beyond individual clinical work and contribute to wider system transformation.
• Committed to co-production of training and services.
• Able to be creative and flexible with how care is delivered to best meet the needs of our service users.

Working as part of a growing psychology team led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• Deliver specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with complex CoSUM presentations.
• Provide specialist consultation in relation to the mental health needs of CoSUM service users to staff in both treatment systems
• Support referral pathways and access to mental health services.
• Facilitate joint case management and integrated care planning.
• Supervise and oversee the work of qualified and trainee Psychologists working in their CGL clinical roles.
• Contribute to service development, audit, evaluation and workforce training.
• Support the strategic work of the Lead Psychologist.
• Help shape culture change and improve the experience of care for people with co-occurring conditions across the local system.

As an employer, I and Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact to the lives of young people in Norfolk.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Louise Martin Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail]