Senior Clinical Psychologist – Learning Disabilities Lead

NHS; Highweek; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the multidisciplinary Learning Disability team in Devon. The role involves complex assessments, designing interventions, and promoting clinical effectiveness for individuals with Learning Disabilities. Candidates should have a D.Clin. Psych qualification, experience with therapeutic interventions, and a commitment to quality care. The position offers a fixed term contract for 30 hours per week, providing competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a significant impact on vulnerable individuals' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of significant post-graduate experience in clinical psychology.
• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services in the NHS.
• Ability to work within different cultural contexts.

Responsibilities

• Involved in complex assessment and formulation.
• Designing and delivering multicomponent interventions.
• Promoting clinical effectiveness and service development.

Skills

Experience of Intellectual Disability

Psychometric assessment

Therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT)

Teaching and training

Education

Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych)

Further training in psychological therapies

Experience with interventions for learning disabilities

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the multidisciplinary Learning Disability team in Devon. The role involves complex assessments, designing interventions, and promoting clinical effectiveness for individuals with Learning Disabilities. Candidates should have a D.Clin. Psych qualification, experience with therapeutic interventions, and a commitment to quality care. The position offers a fixed term contract for 30 hours per week, providing competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a significant impact on vulnerable individuals' wellbeing.