HDU Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling / Forensic)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Applied Psychologist at a leading NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster. The role involves working within a new High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit, focusing on recovery and psychological support for patients with complex mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level equivalent in psychology (BPS accredited).
• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Post-doctoral training in specializations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and treatment.
• Focus on patient engagement and recovery strategies.
• Manage service development and psycho-therapy supervision.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Risk management

Service development

Education

Post-graduate training in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Post-doctoral training in specialized areas

Job description

HDU Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling / Forensic)

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Location Doncaster, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 18 Jun 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has openedwithin our new 16 bed High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit based at our Tickhill Road site in Doncaster. The unit will support patients with complex mental health needs within a recovery framework, for up to 12 months. A creative approach to engagement and a focus on recovery will be an essential part of the role. The post holder will work directly with service users, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment, risk assessment and advice on risk management. As a senior clinician in the team, a substantial part this role will also be service development, consultation, supervision and overseeing the quality of psychological practice. The post holder will be part of a wider team of psychological professionals working across the Acute Directorate.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be expected to have a creative approach to engagement and a focus on recovery will be an essential part of the role. The post holder will work directly with service users, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment, risk assessment and advice on risk management.

As a senior clinician in the team, a substantial part this role will also be service development, consultation, supervision and overseeing the quality of psychological practice. The post holder will be part of a wider team of psychological professionals working across the Acute Directorate.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address

HDU unit at Tickhill road site, Doncaster

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

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