Principal Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Cumbria is seeking a Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist to lead the inpatient psychology team across two wards. The role involves providing psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in psychological treatment and a commitment to professional development. A dynamic work environment is offered with ongoing support and training.

Qualifications

• Professional leadership and governance of the older adult inpatient psychology team.
• Evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions.
• Advice and training to colleagues on psychological care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the older adult inpatient psychology team.
• Work on both Ruskin and Oakwood wards.
• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate treatment plans.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist to join our Older Adult Inpatient Psychology team in North Cumbria, working within a multi‑disciplinary team including an Approved Clinician and an Assistant Psychologist. The post will work across our two older adult wards: Ruskin – a ward for people with organic problems such as dementia – and Oakwood – a ward for older people with mental health problems arising from functional disorders such as depression, anxiety or psychosis. Care is provided by a multi‑disciplinary team using a biopsychosocial model of understanding.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for professional leadership and governance of the older adult inpatient psychology team. Clinically you will work on both Ruskin and Oakwood wards and be part of the ward leadership team, providing high‑quality evidence‑based psychological assessment, formulation, and interventions to service users. You will also give advice, consultation and training to colleagues on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment.

Approved Clinician Training

The post is advertised as a developmental post from Band 8b to 8c with Approved Clinician training a requirement for progression. You will undertake the UNN Approved Clinician training and receive support to access appropriate cases and supervision. On completion of the training, you will have an agreed job plan that combines the Consultant Clinical Psychologist post with Approved Clinician responsibilities.

Team and Support

You will also be part of the wider Older People's Psychological Service in North Cumbria, which consists of Clinical Psychologists, a CBT Therapist and Assistant Psychologists. You will have access to regular supervision and CPD.

Benefits and Diversity

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re‑Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.