Senior Clinical Psychologist

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Clinical Psychologist for the Memory and Later Life Psychology Service in North Cumbria. The role involves specialist psychological assessment, including neuropsychological evaluation to support dementia diagnosis, and delivering evidence-based therapies for age-related mental health difficulties.

You will join a multidisciplinary team and supervise trainee psychologists, contributing to service development and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specialist psychological therapies for older adults with cognitive impairment.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information to clients, families and colleagues.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology and multivariable data analysis.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainees and staff.
• Proven continuing professional development as required by HCPC.
• Experience of providing assessment, formulation and treatment across care settings.
• Desirable: knowledge of relevant legislation affecting the client group.

Responsibilities

• Neuropsychological assessment to aid differential diagnosis of dementia and post diagnostic support.
• Provision of evidence-based psychological therapies for cognitive impairment and related mental health difficulties.
• Indirect work including formulation and MDT consultation.
• Supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as,

• lease cars
• childcare schemes
• staff discounts
• season tickets for travel
• cycle to work scheme

All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Memory and Later Life Psychology Service in North Cumbria. The service provides specialist psychological assessment and intervention for older people with cognitive impairment and or/ associated age-related mental health difficulties.

The post holder will undertake highly specialist psychological assessment, including neuropsychological assessment to aid the diagnosis of dementia, and evidence-based therapy for associated mental health difficulties. They will have specialist knowledge and skills for working with this client group.

The post holder will be joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team consisting of community practitioners, occupational therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists and will be part of the older adult clinical psychology service.

The post holder will also provide supervision to trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.

Main duties of the job

• Neuropsychological assessment to aid differential diagnosis of dementia and post diagnostic support.
• The provision of evidence-based therapies to individuals with mental health difficulties and/or cognitive impairment.
• Indirect work including formulation and consultation with MDT colleagues.
• Supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 12th October 2026

Closing date : 26th October 2026

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.

Desirable criteria

• Additional qualification in a therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
• Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
• Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

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