Clinical Psychologist

Appoint Group; Kendal; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Psychologist for services supporting young people and adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities in Kendal. This role includes direct clinical work, assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing opportunities for professional growth and well-being support.

Benefits

Annual leave of 33 days including Bank Holidays

Birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning Disabilities and Autism settings is essential.
• Part of a network of therapists providing access to CPD and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized clinical psychology input including assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop services.
• Supervise and train a team of Therapists and Assistant Psychologists.

Skills

Experience applying psychological knowledge

Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits

Education

BPS-recognised psychology degree

UK HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist

Chartered Psychologist status

Approved supervisor within BPS guidelines

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Clinical Psychologist

Salary – £62,500 per annum

Location – Kendal, Cumbria

Summary

Appoint Healthcare is proud to partner with a reputable national provider of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to work across two Learning Disabilities and Autism services.

The Clinical Psychologist will play a crucial role in developing this service, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide specialised clinical psychology input, conducting assessments, formulation, intervention, and consultation. The successful candidate will utilize a range of clinical psychology theories to deliver psychological therapy and skills. You will provide direct clinical work, assessment, supervision, and training for a friendly team of Therapists and Assistant Psychologists.

Requirements

• BPS-recognised psychology degree
• UK HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
• Chartered Psychologist status
• Approved supervisor within BPS guidelines
• Experience applying psychological knowledge to Learning Disabilities and Autism settings
• Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits
• Part of a network of therapists providing access to CPD, training, and peer supervision
• Opportunities for professional growth with various courses
• Annual leave of 33 days (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance