Principal Clinical Psychologist

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Gosport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Gosport seeks a Principal Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological assessment and therapy to older people in community and clinical settings. The ideal candidate will hold or be eligible for Band 8a and have experience in older people's mental health. This role offers opportunities for supervision and collaboration in a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychological input in community and clinic settings.
• Interest in developing neuropsychology skills.
• Experience in supervising trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to older people.
• Advise the multi-professional team on psychological issues.
• Supervise a Trainee Clinical Psychologist.

Skills

Experience in older people's mental health

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Eligible for or currently holding Band 8a (or Band 7 with preceptorship)

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Principal Clinical Psychologist at Band 8a (or Band 7 with preceptorship opportunity) to work in the Fareham & Gosport Older People\'s Mental Health CMHTs for 22.5 hours per week. You will automatically be considered for other equivalent posts within OPMH.

Gosport is in the Portsmouth and South East (PSE) Hampshire Division of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Regular clinical supervision will be provided and we also meet monthly, as a group, for neuropsychological supervision. There are close working relationships with Adult Mental Health Services and the University of Southampton, which is the base for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course. There are opportunities to be involved in teaching Trainee Clinical Psychologists, for collaboration with other professionals and academic staff, and participation in research. It is possible some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment (including neuropsychology) and therapy to older people in the community and clinic.
• Be a source of advice to the multi-professional team on psychological issues and offer consultation to other mental health and physical health professionals.
• Supervise a Trainee Clinical Psychologist and contribute to service development.
• Support opportunities to develop neuropsychology skills where there is interest.
• Contribute to teaching, professional collaboration, and research activities as part of the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Eligible for or currently holding Band 8a (or Band 7 with preceptorship) in clinical psychology.
• Experience in older people\'s mental health and the ability to provide psychological input in community and clinic settings.
• Interest in neuropsychology with opportunity to develop these skills further.
• Experience in supervision of trainees and involvement in service development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with multi-professional teams and academic partners.

About the Trust and Values

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year. Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.