Clinical Psychologist

Dorset Healthcare; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a clinical psychologist to work with adults who have learning disabilities. This full-time role spans 37.5 hours per week, offering diverse responsibilities including assessments, therapy, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates should have experience or training in this field and a commitment to professional development. Opportunities for supervision, service development, and involvement in research initiatives are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive Preceptorship Programme

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience or training in working with adults who have learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of capacity assessments and differential diagnoses.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical work with adults with learning disabilities.
• Engage in group work with colleagues.
• Offer consultation and supervision of other professionals.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to service development and research initiatives.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with adults who have learning disabilities

Knowledge of capacity assessments

Experience with a range of therapies

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Job description

Overview

This post offers great opportunities with our Team of Clinical Psychologists. We are supportive and skilled in working with Adults with Learning Disabilities. As CPs in this specialty, we work across a diverse range of clinical areas, including mental health issues, dementia, neuropsychology, challenging behaviour, capacity, bereavement, trauma, autism, and more. We use a range of inventive adaptations to meet communication and cognitive needs and are trained in therapies including CAT, EMDR, ACT and CBT. We are involved in clinical and research initiatives and are closely affiliated with the Doctoral Clinical Psychology programmes at Exeter and Southampton. We work with a wider MDT, enabling shared skills and support through close collaboration with colleagues from Health and Social Care. We provide excellent clinical supervision, support, and opportunities for professional development, with a track record of offering additional training in therapies and specialist areas of interest.

We provide a comprehensive and supported Preceptorship Programme from Band 7 to Band 8a for this role. This is a great opportunity to consolidate and develop core skills learned during clinical training under supervision of highly skilled clinical psychologists. The role is diverse and offers opportunities to develop individual therapy skills, contribute to service development, pursue professional development, and work with a range of skilled professionals passionate about working with adults who have a learning disability. Clinical work covers a range of problems, including skilled and often complex assessments (e.g., capacity, diagnostic assessments). Group work is possible with colleagues from within the CTLD and other services. Consultation and supervision of other professionals within the Psychology Team and the wider MDT are regular parts of the role.

This is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week primarily covering Bridport and Dorchester with flexible input into other Community Learning Disability Teams in Dorset to suit applicant and service needs. Job share is also considered.

At Dorset HealthCare we empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust with 12 community hospitals, inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for almost 800,000 people. We are proud of the positive experiences of our patients and staff and the diverse, inclusive workplace we strive to maintain. Our workforce is 7,000 strong and we are committed to equal opportunities and celebrating diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical work with adults who have a learning disability, including assessments (capacity and diagnostic) and a range of interventions.
• Engage in group work with colleagues within the CTLD and with other services.
• Offer consultation and supervision of other professionals within the Psychology Team and the wider MDT.
• Participate in supervision, clinical development, and ongoing professional development opportunities, including training in therapies (CAT, EMDR, ACT, CBT) and other specialist areas of interest.
• Contribute to service development and engage in clinical and research initiatives affiliated with Doctoral Clinical Psychology programmes.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain flexible input to support service needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience or training in working with adults who have learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of capacity assessments and differential diagnoses relevant to this population.
• Experience with a range of therapies and commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to work within an MDT and to participate in supervision and teaching of other professionals.

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