Senior Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disabilities

South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching Nhs Foundation Trust; Hanley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley invites a 0.6 WTE Clinical Psychologist to join the Learning Disabilities Community Health Team. The post involves direct assessment, formulation and intervention within a multidisciplinary service, with supervision from experienced clinicians.

The role supports adults with learning disabilities, offers opportunities for service development and CPD, and may attract Band 7/8a preceptorship.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration required.
• Experience with learning disabilities and NHS services.
• Ability to supervise trainees and junior staff.
• Experience with audit, service development and CPD.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Adult/Child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention.
• Supervise Psychology Assistants and trainees.
• Contribute to audit, service development and governance.
• Collaborate with MDT and external agencies.
• Deliver training and teaching as needed.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychometric assessment

Communication skills

Supervision

Audit & research

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC Registration

Honours degree in Psychology

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley invites a 0.6 WTE Clinical Psychologist to join the Learning Disabilities Community Health Team. The post involves direct assessment, formulation and intervention within a multidisciplinary service, with supervision from experienced clinicians.

The role supports adults with learning disabilities, offers opportunities for service development and CPD, and may attract Band 7/8a preceptorship.