Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist - Band 7 in Croydon. This role involves working with stroke patients and requires the ability to deliver therapeutic interventions alongside a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be HCPC registered and should have a post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Competitive salary offered for part-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Ability to undertake research or service evaluation within the NHS.
• Experience of maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide care for patients and families.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary team and stakeholders.
• Facilitate staff case reflection and participate in Schwartz rounds.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Experience with stroke patients

Effective communication

Education

Post-graduate doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Job summary

Clinical Psychologist - Band 7

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist withexperience of working with stroke patients / an interest of working in mental / physical health. The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients and families and carers to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

Main duties of the job

The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and family work. This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health and family work is covered within the role.

Supporting our staff and their mental wellbeing is an important part of our service and Trust philosophy. As such there will be opportunity to help facilitate case reflection for staff and to become involved in Schwartz rounds. Professional supervision is provided and the successful candidate will have access to a psychology team based both in the CUH and also at the Broad Green Community Neuro Service. Applications are invited from HCPC registered and BPS chartered clinical psychologists.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

199-7315487-FM-NP

Job locations

Broad Green Centre

Croydon

CR0 2PD

Job description Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential

• Post-graduate doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the BPS including specifically models of psychopathology, psychological therapies
• Chartered Clinical Psychologist
• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist

Desirable

• Intention to obtain the BPS Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential

• Worked with at least three client groups
• Worked within at least two therapeutic modalities
• Advanced knowledge of research design and methodology including data analysis
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Effective communication
• Skill in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems

Desirable

• Specialised knowledge of neuropsychological disorders, neuroanatomy and neurological conditions

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Experience of work in the NHS
• Experience of working in inpatient and community settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups
• Experience of undertaking research or service evaluation or audit within the NHS and the verbal and written dissemination of findings
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with neurological disabilities with a range of diagnoses including people who have had strokes
• Experience of working in a MDT in an acute setting in a general hospital
• Experience of running educational and /or therapeutic groups

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential

• Post-graduate doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the BPS including specifically models of psychopathology, psychological therapies
• Chartered Clinical Psychologist
• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist

Desirable

• Intention to obtain the BPS Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential

• Worked with at least three client groups
• Worked within at least two therapeutic modalities
• Advanced knowledge of research design and methodology including data analysis
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Effective communication
• Skill in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems

Desirable

• Specialised knowledge of neuropsychological disorders, neuroanatomy and neurological conditions

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Experience of work in the NHS
• Experience of working in inpatient and community settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups
• Experience of undertaking research or service evaluation or audit within the NHS and the verbal and written dissemination of findings
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with neurological disabilities with a range of diagnoses including people who have had strokes
• Experience of working in a MDT in an acute setting in a general hospital
• Experience of running educational and /or therapeutic 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.

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.

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Broad Green Centre

Croydon

CR0 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Broad Green Centre

Croydon

CR0 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)