Lead Consultant Psychologist & Locality Lead - Older Adults

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aylesbury is looking for an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their Buckinghamshire Older Adult Service as a Consultant Psychologist and Locality Lead. This role involves leading therapy provision for older adults, ensuring high-quality care and support, and managing a team of psychological therapists. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in clinical leadership and be committed to improving mental health services for older adults. Excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression are provided.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical or counselling psychology.
• Ability to travel independently between sites.
• HCPC registration required if based outside the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological therapy provision for older adults.
• Provide expert clinical assessments for complex cases.
• Drive service development and quality enhancement.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Clinical leadership

Psychological therapy provision

Supervision of therapists

Service development

Job description

A healthcare organization in Aylesbury is looking for an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their Buckinghamshire Older Adult Service as a Consultant Psychologist and Locality Lead. This role involves leading therapy provision for older adults, ensuring high-quality care and support, and managing a team of psychological therapists. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in clinical leadership and be committed to improving mental health services for older adults. Excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression are provided.