Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

NHS Jobs; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Peterborough seeks a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to address various mental health conditions. The role involves conducting individual and group therapy sessions, providing supervision, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are experienced Clinical Psychologists with a focus on older adults, offering excellent training and support for professional development. Remote appointment availability is included.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Formal training support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience working with older adults in community multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to deliver individual and group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual sessions and family consultations.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff.
• Utilize advanced clinical skills for interventions.

Skills

Extensive experience in mental health settings

Advanced clinical skills

Clinical supervision

Education

Qualified Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

Clinically, there is an opportunity to work with:

• Anxiety of various aetiologies
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Eating disorders
• Trauma survivors
• Emotional dysregulation
• Other functional conditions
• People living with dementia

The clinical work involves individual sessions, family and care system consultations, and therapeutic groups to meet patient needs. The service also offers some remote appointments. We have a strong history of supporting clinicians' professional development through formal training and encouraging the pursuit of special interests.

The ideal candidate is a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, with extensive experience in various mental health settings, especially with older adults within a community multidisciplinary team. They will provide clinical supervision and have delegated management responsibilities. Interventions will be delivered on an individual or group basis, utilizing advanced clinical skills.