Clinical Psychologist (Learning Disabilities) - Trainee

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Tees Valley is seeking a developmental Band 7 psychologist with progression to Band 8a upon meeting criteria. Trainee Clinical or Counselling Psychologists nearing Doctoral completion who will obtain HCPC Practitioner Psychologist registration are welcome to apply.

The post provides psychological assessments, therapeutic and advisory services for adults with learning disabilities, and opportunities for service development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Qualification in clinical psychology sought for role.
• HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist is required.
• 80% of 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours) completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and a therapeutic, consultative and advisory service.
• Offer supervision to team members where appropriate.
• Support service development and lead on learning disability psychology initiatives.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Leadership

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology

Job description

NHS Jobs in Tees Valley is seeking a developmental Band 7 psychologist with progression to Band 8a upon meeting criteria. Trainee Clinical or Counselling Psychologists nearing Doctoral completion who will obtain HCPC Practitioner Psychologist registration are welcome to apply.

The post provides psychological assessments, therapeutic and advisory services for adults with learning disabilities, and opportunities for service development and supervision.