HDU Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling / Forensic)

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at NHS for a Principal Applied Psychologist in a new High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit in Doncaster. The role emphasizes high-quality, trauma-informed care, providing specialist rehabilitation for complex mental health issues. The successful candidate will lead psychological services, ensuring patients' voices remain central to their care.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level equivalent in psychology accredited by the BPS.
• Trained in supervising doctoral trainees.
• Post-doctoral training in specialized areas of psychological practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and treatments.
• Develop and lead psychological services within the unit.
• Engage in service development and clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Therapeutic Approaches

Leadership

Creative Engagement

Education

Post-graduate training in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Trained in clinical supervision

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Applied Psychologist to join our new High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit. This 16-bed service is due to open in the Autumn, and will support patients for up to 12 months, providing specialist rehabilitation.

This post offers a great opportunity for an experienced psychologist whose core values are based on providing high quality recovery-focussed and trauma-informed psychological support, where the patient's voice is at the centre of all care.

As part of a multi-professional leadership team, the role requires a leader who is innovative and personally motivated to work with other senior clinicians and managers to deliver high quality care to people with complex mental health difficulties. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and clinically leading the psychological offer within the unit as well as supporting the broader strategic priorities for the service.

The role will involve direct clinical work with individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health problems for whom individualised and creative therapeutic approaches are key. You will work alongside 2 Assistant Psychologists and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

CPD and engagement with our wider psychological professional networks is encouraged. The contributions of clinicians are valued and sought in influencing the direction of the service and leadership on relevant projects is encouraged.

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.

If you wish to know more about the role please contact Dr Gemma Graham (Rotherham Care Group Director for Psychological Professions) / 01709 447364

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

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0609-1

Job locations

HDU unit at Tickhill road site, Doncaster

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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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
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
  
  

Person Specification

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
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
• 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

HDU unit at Tickhill road site, Doncaster

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

HDU unit at Tickhill road site, Doncaster

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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