Clinical Psychologist (Band 7/ 8a)

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Clinical Psychologist to join their multi-disciplinary team focused on adults with learning disabilities. This role offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and the chance to make a significant impact in the community. Candidates should have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme

Access to various employee networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology or due to complete training in 2025.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or eligible if due to complete training in 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work flexibly in clinical settings and through remote contact with clients.
• Conduct neuropsychological assessments and participate in service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Consultation and supervision skills

Psychological assessments

Therapeutic skills

Education

Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

We have an exciting post fora registered (or soon to be qualified) Clinical Psychologistwho is passionate about working with people with learning disabilities.

The post is offered at a band 7 or 8a (dependent on experience) with the potential for progression from band 7 to 8a through a competency-based gateway.

You would be joining a friendly and well-established team of psychologists who provide psychological interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary community team for adults with learning disabilities.

Our work includes individual therapy, group work, systemic working, indirect work, neuropsychological assessment, service development, leadership opportunities and training.

We are an innovative team and keen to develop the skills of our staff in areas they are passionate about. We also have close links with the Trent Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and we are a core placement for Trainee Clinical Psychologists, who are an important and valued part of our team.

We are also part of a strong and progressive Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies, with dedicated psychology leadership and a vision to support all people in Derbyshire to live their best life. This means that there are a range of opportunities for support and supervision both within the learning disability team, and the wider division.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic psychologist who is motivated to work within the service and actively contribute to its ongoing development.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must have an enthusiasm and experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.

You will need towork flexibly both directly in clinical settings and through remote contact with clients, carers and colleagues.

You willneed to be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and have access to a private and secure space for remote working practices.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job responsibilities

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Working for Derbyshire Healthcare within the Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies provides notable opportunities for career development and progression and provides access to CPD and cross service networking to enhance clinical experience, expertise and understandings.

The ANS/ LD Psychology team is proud of our commitment to good clinical practice, and is a supportive and welcoming group of professionals with diverse skills and expertise. The team sits within a strong and progressive Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies where the valuing and sharing of specialist skills and knowledge is strongly encouraged across specialties.

There are opportunities to receive specialist supervision and training across the Service and the Division that enables active CPD and career progression with access to broader peer support for guidance and advice.

Research is encouraged to raise the profile of people with neurodevelopmental needs and the psychology team is actively looking to progress in this area to optimise service development. The Trust encourages the participation in personal and professional development and has good links with the regional university training courses.

Person Specification

Attainments & Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology or due to complete training in 2025
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (or eligible if due to complete training in 2025)
• Post qualification in area of speciality
• Skill and experience relating to the assessment and management of risk for adults with learning disabilities

Knowledge and skills

• Very high level of communication skills in written format
• Skills in providing consultation and supervision to non-psychology colleagues and teaching/training skills
• Knowledge and skills in the application of psychological assessments and interventions in different cultural contexts and where there are communication/language barriers
• Specialist assessment and therapeutic skills related to complex, severe and enduring psychological problems experienced by adults with learning disabilities with additional complex needs including communication difficulties, sensory difficulties, complex trauma histories, comorbid mental health needs and who present complex challenges to services
• Skills in adapting knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and methodologies to adults with learning disabilities with associated complex needs

Experience

• Experience of working as a qualified (or soon to be) clinical psychologist in a relevant clinical speciality
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and their families/ carers in community settings
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary staff teams and interagency working to support the delivery of therapeutic care
• Experience of providing teaching, training and supervision
• Experience of specialist assessments for learning disabilities for psychological needs
• Experience of working with clients with complex mental health problems
• Experience of working with clients who present challenges to services, where risks of self- harm or harm to others is a key feature

Personal

• Possess an enthusiasm for psychology in relation to adults with learning disabilities and including comorbid mental health problems and/or complex needs
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceB6 until HCPC qualified. B7 until completed preceptorship.