Clinical Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in Clinical Health and Neuropsychology while working with diverse patient groups. You will be involved in direct clinical work, providing assessments and interventions, and contributing to innovative psychological care delivery. The organization values kindness, openness, and excellence, offering a supportive environment with flexible working options. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Paid and unpaid leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease

Cycle to Work schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training in clinical psychology or about to qualify.
• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual patient input and consult with MDT colleagues.
• Contribute to research, teaching, and staff training.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Psychological Interventions

Teamwork

Flexibility

Teaching and Training

Education

Post-graduate doctoral training in clinical psychology

Pre-qualification training in research methodology

Job description

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c4741f036eb4

Job Views:

14

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Would you like to develop a high level of skill and expertise to help people living with health problems, supported by a friendly and experienced team?

We are looking for a newly or recently qualified Clinical Psychologist to develop into a confident practitioner in Clinical Health and Neuropsychology. The successful candidate will gain expertise across various health conditions and neurological presentations, including functional neurological disorders.

You should be motivated to work psychologically in medical settings, comfortable working both in teams and individually. Experience with clients in hospital settings, psychological assessment, formulation in healthcare, and delivering neuropsychological interventions would be advantageous.

The post is based at The Old Chapel within a friendly Department of Psychological Medicine, with potential travel across sites. We support flexible and hybrid working, including some home working.

Main duties of the job

This role involves direct clinical work—providing individual patient input, advising and consulting with MDT colleagues, and contributing to research, teaching, and other duties.

As part of the department, you will contribute to transforming psychological care delivery, including staff training and group programs for patients.

Working for our organisation

We offer benefits such as:

• NHS Pension Scheme with retirement benefits
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33
• Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)
• Paid and unpaid leave options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on various services and products

Further details are available on the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description is available in the attachment: job description.

Applications may close early if high interest is received. Submit your application promptly.

Working for the Trust

Our values—kindness, openness, pursuit of excellence—guide us. We aim for a diverse workforce and support applications from all backgrounds, working with Staff Networks to promote inclusivity. Flexible working requests will be considered from the start of employment.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting Defence personnel employment.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Post-graduate doctoral training in clinical psychology, or about to qualify, including models of psychopathology, psychometrics, neuropsychology, and at least two accredited psychological therapies.
• Pre-qualification training in research methodology and applied psychology fields.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment across care settings.
• Experience with diverse patient groups and managing highly emotive situations.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision.
• Experience working with Clinical Health populations.

Skills and Attributes

• Skills in complex psychological assessments, interventions, and management.
• Consultation skills for professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to teach using multimedia and present in various settings.
• Mechanisms of clinical governance to support practice under challenging conditions.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability.