Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a or 7-8a preceptorship) in PIER

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer Dienst sucht einen engagierten Klinischen Psychologen für das Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, Teil eines multidisziplinären Teams zu sein, das sich der Unterstützung von Menschen mit Psychose widmet. Sie werden in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten, das Wert auf berufliche Entwicklung und psychologische Perspektiven legt. Mit einem Fokus auf Trauma und Empowerment gestalten Sie aktiv die Psychose-Pfade und tragen zur Verbesserung der psychologischen Therapien bei. Dies ist eine spannende Gelegenheit, um einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben von Klienten zu haben.

Qualifications

• Doktorat in Klinischer Psychologie oder gleichwertig, anerkannt von BPS/HCPC.
• Fähigkeiten in komplexer psychologischer Bewertung und Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung eines Fallbestands und Durchführung evidenzbasierter psychologischer Interventionen.
• Bereitstellung von Supervision, Schulung und Unterstützung für MDT-Kollegen.

Skills

Komplexe psychologische Bewertung

Intervention und Risikomanagement

Effektive Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Arbeit mit vielfältigen Klientengruppen

Education

Doktorat in Klinischer Psychologie

Job description

Job Overview

Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative, and dynamic environment!

We seek an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, starting as Band 7 or 8a depending on experience. The PIER Team (Psychosis Intervention and Early Recovery) supports individuals aged 14-64 experiencing a first episode of Psychosis.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to minimizing the impact of Psychosis on individuals and their families. Based at the Merlyn Vaz Centre (LE5 3GH), you will travel countywide to see clients and their families in their homes and communities.

You will collaborate closely with other psychologists and therapists, with support for professional development. The service values psychological perspectives and input, with training and ongoing development prioritized.

The PIER team is part of a psychology-led, trauma-informed Psychosis Pathway within the Trust. You will join a network of experienced psychologists committed to promoting a non-pathologizing understanding of distress, reducing stigma, and fostering empowerment and social inclusion.

There are senior psychologists in strategic positions leading our transformation process. This is an exciting time to join us as services become more trauma-focused and formulation-driven.

We welcome applicants interested in this position as a Band 7-8a preceptorship (see attached job description) as well as those applying for the 8a role. Part-time requests will be considered.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Receive clinical supervision and line management from the Lead Psychologist.
• Manage a caseload and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for Psychosis and co-morbid issues.
• Ensure supervision and governance systems support clinical practice.
• Provide supervision, training, consultancy, and support to MDT colleagues.
• Contribute to high-quality, responsive psychological therapies and shape the Psychosis Pathway.
• Support research, audit, and evaluation within PIER.
• Supervise trainees and contribute to teaching.

We welcome applications from individuals committed to increasing equality, diversity, and inclusion, especially regarding understanding and working with psychosis.

Qualifications (Essential):

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, including models of Psychopathology, Psychometrics, Neuropsychology, multiple Therapies, and Lifespan Developmental Psychology, accredited by BPS/HCPC.

Experience (Essential):

• Skills in complex psychological assessment, intervention, and risk management.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan.
• For 8a post only - Practical application of skills with at least 50 hours of clinical supervision as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist or equivalent.

We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings, serving over 1 million people with a staff of 6,500. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Further information on benefits, leadership, and policies is available in the supporting documents. We support flexible working and have a 6-month probation for substantive roles. All jobs require UK work permission, and DBS disclosure costs are borne by the individual. Applicants at risk within the NHS will have interview priority.