Clinical Psychologist Specialising in Older People:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role requires a qualified and HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with neuropsychological assessment skills.

Vacancies are currently based within different localities with Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire and different working patterns could be considered.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartership
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of an ability to design and complete doctoral level research

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in a specific therapeutic model or clinical area such as neuropsychology.
• Evidence of publication.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with older people.
• Evidence of working with a range of mental health needs including severe, complex and chronic psychological problems
• Evidence of an ability to draw on a range of therapeutic models, neuropsychology and theoretical approaches to inform assessment and therapy.
• Evidence of an ability to work with and liaise with other health professionals and agencies.
• Evidence of the ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Ability to monitor and audit services.
• Skills in providing clinical supervision.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and behaviour which challenges

Desirable criteria

• Post qualification experience of working in services for older people

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of professional standards and requirements for maintaining profession specific registration

Desirable criteria

• Current driving licence.

Training

Desirable criteria

• Further training in specialist area such as neuropsychology or therapeutic model

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to modify communication for people with cognitive and/ or sensory impairment.
• Evidence of the ability to communicate and teach psychological concepts
• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork

contractual Requirements

Essential criteria

• A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.
• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 392.4KB)
• person spec (PDF, 176.6KB)
• Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB)
• Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)