Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disabilities Professional Lead

NHS; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 8b Clinical Psychologist with Learning Disabilities experience in Wiltshire. The role includes leading a team, providing specialized assessments, and supporting service development in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

NHS pension

Flexible pay options

Wellbeing support services

Professional growth opportunities

Discounts at leading retailers

Qualifications

• Must have previous Learning Disabilities experience.
• Valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Lead and supervise clinical psychology staff.
• Contribute to service development and training.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Leadership

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job summary

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiasticBand 8b Clinical Psychologistwith Learning Disabilities experience to join our friendly and welcoming Learning Disabilities service within Wiltshire as a professional lead.

Within our Learning Disabilities service you will be part of a collaborative team that values each others individual experience and you will have the opportunity to explore any particular fields of interest and share your knowledge with your colleagues.

If you are an experienced and skilled Band 8b Psychologist seeking progression into a more managerial role this is a great opportunity for you! You will have opportunities to attend professional meetings, drive forward service development and really make a difference to the Learning Disabilities service.

As part of the team, you will provide highly specialist psychological assessment including neuropsychological and functional assessment, clinical formulations, therapeutic interventions drawing on multiple theoretical models, wider service support to prevent and reduce the incidence and impact of psychosocial/mental health difficulties.

If you are looking for a role with flexibility this is the role for you as we offer hybrid working.

For this role it is essential that you have previous Learning Disabilities experience and that you hold a valid UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

• Offer an entirely autonomous highly specialist clinical psychology assessment and treatment service
• Provide an advanced and specialist treatment role utilising highly specialist knowledge and training in appropriate evidence-based psychological models (e.g. CBT, EMDR, DBT, PBS)
• Provide specialist consultancy, advice and clinical supervision to qualified clinical psychology staff and staff from other professions.
• Use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of care by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.
• Contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within the areas served by the Psychological Therapies Service.
• Develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.
• Undertake management tasks as delegated by the Senior management team including caseload, supervision, appraisals and service development.
• Provide a leadership role within the Learning Disabilities Psychology service
• Undertake relevant research and teaching in specialist clinical areas.

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 UKs 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 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.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were 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 doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

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

Details Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/40134/15991

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 5DS

Job description 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: Receive a Band 8b salary of £62,215 - £72,293 with Agenda for Changer terms and condition, including NHS pension.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 local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.

Job description 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: Receive a Band 8b salary of £62,215 - £72,293 with Agenda for Changer terms and condition, including NHS pension.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 local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 5DS

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 5DS

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)