Clinical Psychologist – Learning Disabilities (Band 7/8a)

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Applied or Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to work with adults with learning disabilities in the Teesside area. The role offers progression from Band 7 to 8a subject to criteria and registration with HCPC.

The post emphasises psychological assessments, therapeutic work, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should be newly qualified or experienced, with a strong commitment to evidence-based mental health care and

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Trained in clinical supervision and supervision within agreed timescale.
• Trained in care co-ordination within agreed timescale.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Registration with BPS.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic, consultative and advisory services for adults with learning disabilities and their families.
• Provide supervision to other team members where necessary.
• Engage in service development and opportunities for special interests.
• Support delivery of evidence-based interventions and high-quality mental health care.

Skills

Clinical psychology

CBT/DBT approaches

Psychodynamic therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Research & audit

Communication skills

Education/training

Education

Doctoral level training in psychology

HCPC registration

Tools

Presentation software

Psychometric testing

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Applied or Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to work with adults with learning disabilities in the Teesside area. The role offers progression from Band 7 to 8a subject to criteria and registration with HCPC.

The post emphasises psychological assessments, therapeutic work, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should be newly qualified or experienced, with a strong commitment to evidence-based mental health care and