Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term Band 7/8a clinical psychologist to join a Multi-Disciplinary Community Rehabilitation Team. The role involves providing specialist community rehabilitation services for adults with complex psychosis, focusing on assessment, formulation, and treatment. Newly qualified psychologists are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Experience with complex psychosis and service development.
• Evidence of CPD in specialized psychological practice areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions as part of the MDT.
• Engage in service development and evaluation activities.
• Deliver group interventions and in-house training.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Service development

Clinical responsibility

Education

Post-graduate degree in clinical psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Term Band 7/8a clinical psychologist to join our established Multi-Disciplinary Community Rehabilitation Team.

The Community Rehabilitation Team provides specialist community rehabilitation and is one component of the Rehabilitation Pathway, offering both inpatient and community services for adults with complex psychosis who have identified rehabilitation needs.

Our aim is to ensure people can experience rehabilitation when they need it, promoting a positive approach to long-term recovery.

The post holder will participate fully in multidisciplinary clinical teams and apply knowledge and skills in general aspects of clinical psychology, particularly in the assessment, formulation, and treatment of individuals under the care of the rehabilitation service.

You will receive clinical supervision from a Band 8b Clinical Psychologist working within the Rehabilitation Pathway.

There may be opportunities for further training depending on the team's skill mix.

This position is open to newly qualified psychologists starting at band 7 or as an experienced Band 8a.

Main duties of the job

1. Be part of an innovative, AHP-led team delivering rehabilitation interventions in the community.
2. Engage in service development and evaluation activities.
3. Undertake psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions as part of the MDT.
4. Develop group interventions and design/deliver staff training both in-house and to external teams as appropriate.
5. This role suits a qualified clinical psychologist interested in working with individuals with complex psychosis and in service development. Newly qualified clinical psychologists are encouraged to apply.

About us

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust provides mental health and learning disability care across Norfolk and Suffolk, supporting over 1.6 million people and employing more than 5,000 staff. We aim to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, mostly outside hospital settings.

We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, with a focus on exceptional care, equity, compassion, and learning. We oppose discrimination and are dedicated to tackling inequalities within our organization and communities.

Details of benefits and other information are in the attached document.

All new substantive staff will undergo a 6-month probation period. All roles require UK work permission, and DBS disclosure costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed key accountabilities. If you are motivated to make a difference in your community, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (or equivalent if trained before 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS.
• Registered with HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD in additional specialised psychological practice areas.

Experience

• Experience as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist (Band 7) and supervising trainee clinical psychologists, demonstrating appropriate knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with complex and challenging behaviours, with full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment.

Additional requirements

• Subject to DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
• Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. Further info available on the UK government website.
• Must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address: Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service, 15 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, IP3 8XL

Website: [Link not provided]