Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their Older Adult Functional Mental Health Team in Nuneaton. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the mental health of older adults. The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have relevant experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experience in working with older adults with mental health problems.
• Eligible for registration with HCPC.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and deliver specialist interventions.
• Supervise junior psychology staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychological interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job summary

Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a (0.6 WTE). (We will consider applications from those who are newly qualified and would like to come in on a preceptorship)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical psychologist to work our Older Adult Functional Mental Health Team.

The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessments and specialist individual and group psychological interventions.

They will offer Team Formulations, supervision for Team colleagues and junior psychology colleagues and be involved in the provision of psychological skills training. They will also support with audits, research and service developments.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out psychological assessments, deliver specialist psychological interventions and provide supervision to junior members of Psychology Staff including Assistant Psychologists, Mental Health & Well-being Practitioners and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

The post holder will also provide supervision and consultation to MDT colleagues, attend MDT meetings and offer Team Formulations.

The post holder will often be required to work alongside colleagues from other agencies including Care Homes, Primary Care, Social Care, Physical Health, Voluntary Sector partners and the wider secondary mental health services.

The Older Adult Mental Health team consists of a mix of colleagues including Community Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Mental health and wellbeing practitioners, Team Manager and Lead Nurse.

The post holder will have access to supervision from a Principal Clinical Psychologist and line management from a senior nursing colleague. They will be offered training and CPD opportunities within the mental health trust.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

444-7384402-MH

Job locations

The Manor

Manor Court Avenue

Nuneaton

CV11 5HX

Job description Job responsibilities

To support the systematic provision of specialist Secondary Care Psychological interventions for older adult patients.

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy, and to provide a Trusted Assessment role in the service if required.

To hold a clinical case load of more complex cases that may involve more integrated multi-agency working.

To provide clinical supervision to junior members of the Psychology Team including Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners, Clinical Associate Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Trainee CBT Therapists, in order to ensure that they safely carry out their clinical work.

To supervise and support the work provided by other clinicians involved with these services, working autonomously within professional guidelines, exercising full clinical responsibility, and implementing changes where necessary.

To work co-operatively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve service outcomes and targets.

Job description Job responsibilities

To support the systematic provision of specialist Secondary Care Psychological interventions for older adult patients.

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy, and to provide a Trusted Assessment role in the service if required.

To hold a clinical case load of more complex cases that may involve more integrated multi-agency working.

To provide clinical supervision to junior members of the Psychology Team including Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners, Clinical Associate Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Trainee CBT Therapists, in order to ensure that they safely carry out their clinical work.

To supervise and support the work provided by other clinicians involved with these services, working autonomously within professional guidelines, exercising full clinical responsibility, and implementing changes where necessary.

To work co-operatively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve service outcomes and targets.

Person Specification Role requirements Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Eligible to register with HCPC
• Previous experience of working with Older People with mental health problems
• Full driving licence

Person Specification Role requirements Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Eligible to register with HCPC
• Previous experience of working with Older People with mental health problems
• Full driving licence

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

The Manor

Manor Court Avenue

Nuneaton

CV11 5HX

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

The Manor

Manor Court Avenue

Nuneaton

CV11 5HX

Employer's website

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