Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 7/8a)

Integrated Care System; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the Neurodevelopmental assessment pathway in Doncaster. As part of a supportive team, you will assess children with conditions like ASD and ADHD, providing vital support and consultation to families and professionals. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a well-respected trust.

Qualifications

• Psychologist with a postgraduate training equivalent.
• Registered psychological professional.
• Experience in working with a variety of client groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for up to 18 years old.
• Provide consultations to families and professionals.
• Undertake assessments for Autism and ADHD.

Skills

Communication Skills

Psychological Assessment

Formulation Skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 7/8a)

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families? Are you interested in changing perceptions, shaping neurodevelopmental assessment services, promoting positive outcomes for neuro-divergent young people and their families?

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Clinical Psychologist who has a strong interest in neurodiversity within our Doncaster Neurodevelopmental (ASD & ADHD ) assessment pathway. We have a permanent 7/8a developmental post with either full-time or part-time working hours. You will be required to undertake psychological assessments of children up to 18 years, as part of a wider team.

There are strong links with the Clinical Psychology training course at both the University of Sheffield and Hull.

This is an exciting time to be joining this service as the Neurodevelopmental pathways in the Children's care group have been working closely with our partner agencies to develop a more integrated and multi-agency/ disciplinary service. You will be joining a dynamic and supportive group of psychologists and other professionals who are committed to working within a compassionate framework where your development and well-being will be prioritised and encouraged.

Experience of assessment and working with ASD and ADHD would be desirable though not essential, applications are welcomed from recently qualified or soon to qualify Clinical Psychologists as well as established Clinical Psychologists.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent communication skills and will provide consultation to families, schools and other professional and agencies when there is Autism and/or ADHD queries. There will also be a requirement to undertake ADHD and Autism assessments and to consider differential diagnoses. You will have relevant demonstrable experience of working as a clinical psychologist or trainee clinical psychologist and of specialist psychological assessment and interventions of clients across the full range of care settings, along with experience of working in multi-agency teams and with a wide variety of client groups which reflect the full range of clinical severity. Formulation is key in the service that we provide and it is essential that you can demonstrate the ability to formulate a young person's strengths and needs. A Doctoral level knowledge of research and design and methodology is essential as is the ability to work effectively in a team setting.

We are strongly committed to personal and professional development; the role is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment. There are multiple opportunities for peer support.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

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 or core professional qualification (i.e. Nursing, AHP, Social Work) with psychotherapy training to doctorate level.
• Relevant professional registration as a Psychological Professional
• Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological therapies practice
• Experienced in care co-ordination
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Additional post-doctoral training in working with psychosis
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees

Experience

• Working as a psychological professional within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings.
• Project Management
• Experience of working with people with psychotic conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Honeysuckle Lodge

Tickhill Road Hospital, Tickhill Road, Balby

£46,148 to £60,504 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

376-DCCG-0418

Job locations

Honeysuckle Lodge

Tickhill Road Hospital, Tickhill Road, Balby