Consultant Psychologist and Locality Lead - Older Adults

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aylesbury is looking for an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their Buckinghamshire Older Adult Service as a Consultant Psychologist and Locality Lead. This role involves leading therapy provision for older adults, ensuring high-quality care and support, and managing a team of psychological therapists. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in clinical leadership and be committed to improving mental health services for older adults. Excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression are provided.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical or counselling psychology.
• Ability to travel independently between sites.
• HCPC registration required if based outside the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological therapy provision for older adults.
• Provide expert clinical assessments for complex cases.
• Drive service development and quality enhancement.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Clinical leadership

Psychological therapy provision

Supervision of therapists

Service development

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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel independently between sites within the Trust.
• If based outside the UK, must hold HCPC registration.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Steph Oldroyd
Job title: Associate Director for Psychological Professions
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. If you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.