Senior Clinical Psychologist – Learning Disabilities

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their Mental Health of Learning Disability Team. The role requires providing specialist psychological services to adults with complex needs, overseeing their mental health challenges and ensuring timely community care. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a valid driving license, and the ability to work within a supportive, collaborative environment focused on improving mental health care access across Kent and Medway.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Regular training and supervision

Support for innovative projects

Good preceptorship support for newly-qualified psychologists

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychological services.
• Understanding of mental health challenges faced by adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Clinical Psychology services to adults with learning disabilities.
• Undertake assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure timely community discharge.

Skills

Expertise in Clinical Psychology

Experience with learning disabilities

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their Mental Health of Learning Disability Team. The role requires providing specialist psychological services to adults with complex needs, overseeing their mental health challenges and ensuring timely community care. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a valid driving license, and the ability to work within a supportive, collaborative environment focused on improving mental health care access across Kent and Medway.