Consultant Psychologist - Adults

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide clinical leadership for the Buckinghamshire Older Adult Service. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality care for older adults with complex mental health needs, lead psychological therapy provisions, and manage a team of psychological therapists. Candidates should hold a relevant Doctorate and HCPC registration, and be passionate about service innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading psychological therapy for older adults.
• Ability to perform expert clinical assessments and interventions.
• Strong collaborative skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological therapy provision for older adults across Buckinghamshire.
• Provide expert clinical assessments, formulations, and interventions for complex cases.
• Offer consultation and supervision to psychological therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Drive service development, audit, and research initiatives to enhance care quality.
• Manage delegated line management responsibilities for psychological therapy staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychological assessment

Consultation and supervision

Service development

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist passionate about improving mental health services for older adults?

We are seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Buckinghamshire Older Adult Service as Consultant Psychologist and Locality Lead. This role involves providing clinical leadership for psychological therapists and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence‑based care for older adults with complex mental health needs.

You will provide clinical leadership for psychological therapists, oversee governance of psychological practice, and contribute to service development and innovation. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on collaboration, strategic thinking, and delivering outstanding care.

If this role sounds up your street - why not apply?

Main duties of the job

• Lead psychological therapy provision for older adults across Buckinghamshire.
• Provide expert clinical assessments, formulations, and interventions for complex cases.
• Offer consultation and supervision to psychological therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Drive service development, audit, and research initiatives to enhance care quality.
• Manage delegated line management responsibilities for psychological therapy staff.
• Contribute to recruitment, professional appraisal, and CPD planning within the service.
• Act as a senior clinician in shaping policy and practice for older adult mental health services.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.