Highly Specialist Psychologist

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in York is seeking a Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist to join their Neurodevelopmental Team. The role focuses on providing expert psychological support and developing patient pathways. Candidates must have post-graduate qualifications in clinical psychology, experience in multidisciplinary settings, and a commitment to professional development. This fixed-term position offers developmental opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

Comprehensive annual leave package (27 days plus bank holidays)

Access to NHS staff benefits

Qualifications

• Qualifications in clinical/counselling psychology accredited by the BPS.
• Experience as a qualified applied psychologist within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions.
• Supervise and train other team members.
• Involve in service development initiatives.

Skills

Communicate complex information

Adapt interventions for communication difficulties

Provide clinical supervision

Multiagency working

Utilise psychometric tests

Professional development

Education

Post-graduate training in clinical psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Post doctoral training in specialized areas

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist to join our welcoming team in the City of York. The role is in the Neurodevelopmental Team, providing a specialist psychology lens to an established service. The successful candidate will support our Consultant Psychologists in delivering and developing patient‑focused pathways and share their expertise with the wider team. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave and provides opportunities for career development. We welcome opportunities to meet interested candidates prior to application or interview; please contact our service to discuss the role further.

Main duties

The successful applicant will join a well‑established community team and work in the community within a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions for young people and their families, supervision, advice, consultation and training to other team members, and involvement in service development initiatives as the service evolves to meet population needs. Experience of working with young people and families, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with multi‑agency partners, is important. Experience of working systemically would be beneficial. The post holder will receive regular supervision from the Consultant Psychologist and will join a strong psychology network across the trust and CAMHS directorate.

About us

We offer a generous NHS pension scheme, a comprehensive annual leave package (27 days plus bank holidays) and access to NHS staff benefits. There are many development opportunities available to support career progression. All staff have regular 1‑2‑1s to discuss achievements, challenges and aspirations. We recognise staff through schemes such as Greatix and Star Award, and we aim to be a proactive, responsible and mindful employer that recruits, retains and trains people for the right roles at the right time.

Details

Date posted: 04 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 346‑NYC‑152‑25‑A

Job location: Orca House, Link Road Court, York, YO10 3JB

Job responsibilities

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. The service has development leadership profiles for each psychology band; the profile card for this post is attached on NHS Jobs. Look at resources such as the NHS Leadership Academy Healthcare Leadership Model as part of the interview process.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed information to ensure you meet the role criteria before applying. For further details or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact:

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
• Trained in care co‑ordination
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Registration with BPS

Experience

• Essential: Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the life course and with varying clinical severity and care settings.
• Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervision for doctoral theses; quality and service improvement and evaluation.
• Desirable: Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.

Knowledge

• Evidence‑based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation related to the client group and mental health

Skills

• Communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively
• Adapt interventions for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities
• Provide teaching, training and clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and take care‑coordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
• Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
• Utilise psychometric tests competently
• Identify and promote interventions and support for carers and staff exposed to distressing situations
• Utilise clinical governance mechanisms
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
• Use multimedia materials for presentations

Personal attributes

• Able to work with Trust values and Behaviours
• Able to engage with vulnerable people in distressing circumstances
• Able to work flexibly and co‑operatively as part of a team
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self‑aware and committed to professional and personal development; able to accept feedback from supervision

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Orca House, Link Road Court, York, YO10 3JB

Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/