Clinical Psychologist

Pan Trade; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join their dynamic team in Birkenhead. This role offers the opportunity to engage in multi-disciplinary assessments and interventions for older adults with complex mental health needs. With a strong emphasis on personal development, you will have access to training in various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR. The position is ideal for both newly qualified clinicians and those with experience, providing a supportive environment focused on recovery and trauma-informed care. A generous relocation package of up to £8,000 is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Continuing professional development opportunities

Supportive community mental health team

Access to training in therapies

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training in clinical psychology is essential.
• Skills in complex psychological assessment and intervention are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
• Support delivery of psychologically informed care and planning.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Complex psychological assessment

Effective communication

Consultation skills

Therapeutic skills

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology

HPC Registration

Additional Psychotherapy qualification

Job description

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Job Summary

**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**

Job Summary

**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**

The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our Birkenhead CMHT at an exciting time of development. The CMHT offers multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention for older people with complex mental health needs.

Alongside direct therapeutic work with individuals and their families, you would also support the delivery of psychologically informed care and care planning through case discussions, MDT meetings, supervision, training and consultation.

You would have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing service developments, including the National CMHT Transformation Programme. An interest in research and audit is encouraged and supported. Clinical work within the team will include providing direct psychological and neuropsychological assessment and interventions.

Main duties of the job

You would be joining a very friendly and supportive community mental health team with a focus on a recovery model and trauma-informed care and where the role of Clinical Psychology is highly valued. You would also be part of a team of experienced psychologists with a focus on continuing personal development and peer support.

There will be lots of opportunities for the development of clinical skills, including training in therapies. Specifically, there is agreement that the successful post-holder will be able to access training in EMDR, and/or other therapy modalities deemed relevant to the needs of the Service Users. We have excellent links with the three Northwest courses and offer clinical placements.

The post is offered at Band 8a for those with 1+ years post-qualification experience. We also encourage newly-qualified clinicians to apply and can offer a Band 7 preceptorship moving up to 8a after demonstration of an appropriate level of skills and experience. Newly qualified Clinical Psychologists, or those qualifying later in 2025, are encouraged to apply. Part-time hours will also be considered.

About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

373-SMH2376

Job locations

Stein Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
• HPC Registered
  
  

Desirable

• Additional Psychotherapy qualification
• Supervision qualification
  
  

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and /or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Skills in providing Consultation to other professionals and nonprofessional groups
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
• Experience of providing teaching and training.
• Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Expertise in neuropsychological assessment
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
• Experience of providing teaching and training.
• Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties.
• Experience with clients who are on the autistic spectrum
• Experience of working with groups
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Expertise in neuropsychological assessment
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
• Experience of providing teaching and training.
• Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties.
• Experience with clients who are on the autistic spectrum
• Experience of working with groups
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stein Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stein Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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