Clinical Psychologist – Band 8A

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of community health services as a Clinical Psychologist. You will work within a specialist psychology team, providing assessments and interventions for individuals with learning disabilities. The role offers professional growth and a supportive environment, with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth Opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Flexible Pay Options

Learning & Development Support

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality clinical psychology service.
• Carry out in-depth assessments and evaluate suitability for therapies.
• Provide psychological interventions for individuals and groups.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Evidence-Based Interventions

Risk Management

Communication

Empathy

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our specialist psychology team embedded within the community team for people with learning disabilities.

We work closely with psychiatry and the wider multi-disciplinary community team. Working in a learning disability service means that you will draw on expertise from a range of theoretical orientations and interventions. Referrals are varied in nature and include: cognitive assessments; trauma work; neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions (including autism spectrum disorders); dementia and neurodegenerative conditions; and comorbid mental health difficulties, including risk of harm to self or others. We will actively support you to develop any specialist interests you have in these domains.

As part of the team, you would provide highly specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological and functional assessments, clinical formulations, therapeutic interventions drawing on multiple theoretical models, and wider service support to prevent and reduce the incidence and impact of psychosocial/mental health difficulties. You would also provide consultation at both operational and strategic levels, as well as clinical supervision and training for colleagues and trainees.

The importance of support and supervision for psychology staff is prioritized.

Main duties of the job

In the role of a Clinical Psychologist, the main responsibilities are:

A. Clinical

• Support the delivery of a high-quality clinical psychology service.
• Carry out in-depth assessments, including neuropsychological and risk assessments, and evaluate suitability for specialist therapies, involving carers when appropriate.
• Use psychological formulations to collaboratively understand client difficulties and guide treatment planning.
• Provide a variety of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, and groups, adapting approaches as needed and drawing on multiple models.
• Deliver at least one evidence-based specialist intervention aligned with service needs.
• Offer expert consultation to team members and beyond, supporting psychological understanding and care planning.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to enhance the team's work with clients, carers, and systems.
• Contribute to training initiatives within the organization.
• Engage in clinical supervision and maintain accurate, up-to-date records and data reporting.

B. Management

• Support day-to-day operational tasks and provide supervision to junior staff.
• Represent the service in specialist forums as needed.
• Help coordinate smaller projects when requested.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year—guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the date shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you—please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Salary of £53,755 - £60,504 with Agenda for Change terms and NHS pension scheme.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.
• Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
• Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through leadership updates.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent), HCPC registered, and is eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.
• Is skilled in psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, and risk management, particularly within learning disabilities and mental health services.
• Has experience in multidisciplinary collaboration, consultation, clinical supervision, and delivering training to professionals.
• Has strong knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act) and systemic/organizational thinking.
• Possesses excellent communication, liaison, and administrative skills, with the ability to work flexibly both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and emotional awareness, especially when supporting individuals with complex needs or challenging behaviors.
• Maintains professionalism and sensitivity under pressure, even in high-risk or emotionally demanding situations.
• Has an advanced ability to engage clients with severe interpersonal difficulties and sustain focus over extended periods.

Supervision Training

• Post-qualification and further specialist training in specified interventions.
• Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification.
• Clinical supervision of psychology trainees.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.