Senior Clinical Psychologist – Older Adults (Community)

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Birkenhead is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (Band 7) on a fixed-term 12‑month post, 0.77 WTE. The role covers CMHTs with older adults, offering varied therapeutic work across clinic and community settings, including neuropsychological assessment opportunities.

The post involves MDT collaboration, supervision, training, and potential leadership development within an established Wirral CMHT.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent).
• Additional psychotherapy qualification.
• Core NHS/Social Services professional training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex psychological assessments and interventions.
• Provide consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups.
• Liaise with other health professionals and participate in supervision and MDT meetings.

Skills

Complex psychological assessment

Effective communication

Consultation to professionals

Supervision theory & practice

Legal knowledge (mental health)

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Additional psychotherapy qualification

Core NHS/Social Services professional training

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Birkenhead is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (Band 7) on a fixed-term 12‑month post, 0.77 WTE. The role covers CMHTs with older adults, offering varied therapeutic work across clinic and community settings, including neuropsychological assessment opportunities.

The post involves MDT collaboration, supervision, training, and potential leadership development within an established Wirral CMHT.