Senior Clinical Psychologist – Older Adults Inpatient NHS

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a highly specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the MDT in supporting older adult inpatient care. This newly created role involves overseeing psychological assessments and interventions while providing training and support to staff. The ideal candidate should possess experience with complex mental health cases and offer trauma-informed care. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment are key highlights of this position.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts on retail and leisure

Qualifications

• Experience in providing and supervising psychological care for complex mental health problems.
• Ability to deliver trauma informed care that meets presenting needs.
• Experience working with older adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise psychological assessments and interventions for service users.
• Support inpatient staff with trainings and consultations.
• Participate in service developments and governance.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Clinical supervision

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Education

8a or 7/8a Preceptorship Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Job description

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a highly specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the MDT in supporting older adult inpatient care. This newly created role involves overseeing psychological assessments and interventions while providing training and support to staff. The ideal candidate should possess experience with complex mental health cases and offer trauma-informed care. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment are key highlights of this position.