Principal Clinical Psychologist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Clinical Psychologist. This role requires extensive training and experience in psychological assessments and treatment across a range of settings. The candidate will need to demonstrate effective communication and consultation skills while working with diverse client groups.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Level Training accredited by HCPC required.
• Completion of post qualification specialist training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologists is essential.

Responsibilities

• Experience of specialist psychological assessments and treatment across various care settings.
• Work with diverse client groups of varying ages and clinical severities.

Skills

High-level ability to communicate effectively

Skills in providing consultation to others

Doctoral level knowledge of research design

Education

Doctoral Level Training accredited by HCPC

Completion of post qualification specialist training

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further detailed information relating to the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached supporting documentation

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Doctoral Level Training accredited by HCPC
• Completion of post qualification specialist training including training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologists

Desirable criteria

• Pre-qualification training e.g. Research Methodology/Staff training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of specialist psychological assessments and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups (inc across the age range/clinical severity)

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• High-level ability to communicate effectively
• Skills in providing consultation to others
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process. We also discourage overuse of AI during the application process because this can negatively impact the quality of your application and may hinder your chances of being shortlisted. Thank you.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description and Person Specification (PDF, 616.3KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)

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