Senior Applied Psychologist – Learning Disabilities & PBS

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to join its Intensive Support Team. This role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. Candidates should possess post-graduate training in applied psychology and experience working with multi-disciplinary teams. The position is located in Stafford and offers opportunities for professional development within the NHS framework.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training in specialized psychological practice.
• Experience of working as a qualified psychologist with learning disabilities.
• Experience in delivery of trauma-informed psychological care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for service users.
• Undertake clinical work in various settings.
• Formulate and implement psychological treatment plans.

Skills

Psychological assessment skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Risk assessment and management

Interpersonal communication

Leadership and management skills

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology

Eligible for chartered status with the British Psychological Society

Registration with HCPC

Job description

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to join its Intensive Support Team. This role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment plans for individuals with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. Candidates should possess post-graduate training in applied psychology and experience working with multi-disciplinary teams. The position is located in Stafford and offers opportunities for professional development within the NHS framework.