Clinical Psychologist (Older Adults) – Part-Time

Dorset HealthCare; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking experienced clinical/counselling psychologists and psychotherapists to work with older people in the Older People’s Psychology Service. The role offers blend of assessment, formulation, and intervention within CMHTs, alongside opportunities for professional development and service improvement.

A supportive, multi-disciplinary environment with supervision is provided. The post is part-time (2.5-3 days per week) with potential for a full-time combination with an

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical psychologist or psychotherapist with an interest in working with older people.
• Experience with older adults and multidisciplinary teams in CMHTs.
• Desirable eligibility for Band 8a with potential preceptorship support for Band 7 applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for older adults within CMHTs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote psychologically informed care.
• Offer supervision and mentorship to trainees and junior colleagues when appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical leadership.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Counselling psychology

Psychotherapy

Job description

Dorset HealthCare is seeking experienced clinical/counselling psychologists and psychotherapists to work with older people in the Older People’s Psychology Service. The role offers blend of assessment, formulation, and intervention within CMHTs, alongside opportunities for professional development and service improvement.

A supportive, multi-disciplinary environment with supervision is provided. The post is part-time (2.5-3 days per week) with potential for a full-time combination with an