Senior Clinical Psychologist

Sheffield Health and Social Care; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join their dynamic stroke psychology services. This role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based care to stroke survivors, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration across various settings, this position is perfect for passionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health care. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes your growth and well-being while contributing to innovative service delivery in the community.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Access to Psychological Supervision

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and formulating treatment plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to stroke survivors and their families.
• Lead service development projects and contribute to national models.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Team Collaboration

Research Skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate Training in Neuropsychology

Tools

Psychological Assessment Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week (May be opportunity for temporary additional hours for interested candidates)

Job ref: 457-25-7112104

Employer: Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Rotherham General Hospital

Town: Rotherham

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 04/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 8a

About us

At Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care, and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city.

We have a dedicated and skilled team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do: working together for our service users, respect and kindness, everyone counts, commitment to quality, and improving lives.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Health and Social Care in the stroke psychology services based in Rotherham. You will be joining well-established, valued services, working with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to stroke survivors across the pathway.

The role is varied and dynamic, supporting the development of clinical psychologist skills as well as specialist stroke skills and knowledge. The post will cover Rotherham services working as part of a stroke psychology team.

This position offers great opportunities for collaboration with professionals within Rotherham and the wider region, including input into national and regional working groups. As part of the Clinical Health psychology team, you will have access to strong psychology support and leadership both locally and regionally.

Working with other stroke psychologists will provide support, supervision, and leadership opportunities. We support training and development, including postgraduate clinical neuropsychology training and other relevant areas.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide a clinical psychology service to stroke survivors and their families in various settings (inpatient, community inpatient rehabilitation units, homes, or other community settings), requiring frequent travel.
2. Collaborate with the stroke multidisciplinary team in delivering a stepped model of care for cognitive and emotional difficulties post-stroke, including consultation, advice, training, and supervision.
3. Offer supervision to other roles, including Trainee Psychologists, appropriate to banding.
4. Lead on service development projects, including work towards the new National Stroke Service model.

Working for our organisation

We are passionate about providing the best care and are looking for passionate individuals to join us.

What makes our Trust special? It’s the people—staff, service users, carers, and families from diverse backgrounds with valuable stories and expertise.

We ensure support for your role, foster passionate colleagues, and prioritize your health and wellbeing.

If you wish to develop your career, we offer training, education, apprenticeships, work experience, placements, and research opportunities.

We are proud of the positive impact we make daily and invite you to join us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Clinical

1. Conduct highly specialist psychological assessments of service users referred to the Rotherham Stroke Service, interpreting complex data from various sources including tests, self-report measures, rating scales, observations, and interviews.
2. Formulate and implement plans for psychological treatment and management based on evidence-based methods across different care settings.
3. Work face-to-face with service users in individual, family, or group therapy settings, addressing complex psychological issues post-stroke such as depression, anxiety, PTSD.
4. Implement specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, adjusting formulations based on explanatory models.
5. Evaluate treatment options considering complex historical and developmental factors.
6. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment, and discharge of service users.
7. Provide psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals, contributing to formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
8. Undertake risk assessments and advise on psychological aspects of risk management.
9. Communicate sensitive information effectively and monitor progress during care.

Teaching, Training, and Supervision

1. Receive regular clinical supervision following professional guidelines.
2. Supervise other MDT staff’s psychological work as appropriate.
3. Supervise trainee psychologists.
4. Provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists.
5. Contribute to teaching at pre- and post-qualification levels.
6. Offer specialised advice, consultation, and training across agencies and settings.

Management, Recruitment, Policy, and Service Development

1. Contribute to practice development through research, evaluation, and audit.
2. Support governance by developing outcome measures and audits.
3. Advise management on psychological and organisational matters.
4. Manage waiting lists and participate in case allocation considering skill mix and caseload.
5. Implement and propose policy changes to ensure high standards of service.

Research and Service Evaluation

1. Use evidence-based literature to support practice.
2. Supervise research and evaluation projects.
3. Disseminate research findings through publications and conferences.

Working Environment

1. Provide care across diverse settings, including inpatient, outpatient, community, and homes.
2. Work alone in situations with potential verbal or physical aggression.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check and compliance with UK registration and legal requirements.