Flexible Clinical Health Psychologist – Cardiac & Diabetes

NHS; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bolton is seeking a full-time Band 8A Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their Clinical Health Psychology team. This permanent role focuses on providing psychological assessments and interventions for patients in cardiac care, young person diabetes, and general health issues. Applicants should hold a relevant doctorate, be registered with the HCPC, and possess experience in assessing and treating psychological conditions in various NHS settings. Flexible working arrangements, including remote work, are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-graduate Doctorate accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment across NHS care settings.
• Experience working with a variety of client groups across the lifespan.
• Experience in teaching, training, and/or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments of Cardiac patients.
• Undertake assessments and therapeutic work in challenging situations.
• Formulate and implement plans for psychological treatment.
• Provide clinical supervision to colleagues and participate in training.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team's work including clinics.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Patient intervention

Consultation

Supervision

Training

Education

Post-graduate Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

A healthcare organization in Bolton is seeking a full-time Band 8A Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their Clinical Health Psychology team. This permanent role focuses on providing psychological assessments and interventions for patients in cardiac care, young person diabetes, and general health issues. Applicants should hold a relevant doctorate, be registered with the HCPC, and possess experience in assessing and treating psychological conditions in various NHS settings. Flexible working arrangements, including remote work, are available.