Principle Applied Psychologist

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly specialist psychologist to deliver assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing on evidence-based models. The post holder will provide senior clinical leadership and supervise psychological therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

You will contribute to service development, quality improvement and strategic planning, promote psychological safety, support staff

Qualifications

• Highly specialist psychological assessment and formulation for complex mental health needs.
• Supervision, clinical oversight and consultation to therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribution to service development, quality improvement and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Promote psychological safety and reflective practice across teams.
• Support staff wellbeing and resilience in high-pressure environments.
• Influence pathways and ensure responsive, high-quality care under system pressures.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision & consultation

Psychological assessment

Formulation

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) or equivalent

Job description

This exciting role provides highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic models. The post holder will work with complexity, risk and uncertainty, offering psychological expertise to support formulation-driven and integrated care.

Alongside a significant clinical caseload, the post holder will take a senior leadership role, providing supervision, clinical oversight and consultation to psychological therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues. They will support reflective practice and promote psychologically informed thinking across teams and pathways.

Working with senior clinical and operational leads, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality improvement and strategic planning, supporting effective pathways and responsive, high-quality care within system pressures. Strong leadership, communication and consultation skills are essential, with the ability to influence.

A key aspect of the role is shaping and sustaining a culture of psychological safety, containment and shared responsibility. The post holder will promote reflective practice, curiosity and psychologically informed responses to clinical and organisational challenges, supporting staff to think and work with complexity.

They will also support staff wellbeing and resilience, helping teams process the emotional impact of clinical work and maintain effective, cohesive functioning in high-pressure environments.

We particularly welcome applicants with an interest in trauma and complex emotional needs.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

About

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: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Kerry Sheldon Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03000211503