Senior Consultant Psychologist - Youth Mental Health (18-25)

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service in Norwich is looking for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological assessments and treatment to young people aged 18-25. The successful candidate will lead in developing services addressing complex emotional needs, work directly with service users, and supervise junior staff. This role is pivotal in the transformation of local mental health services. The position offers a salary between £76,965 and £88,682 per annum, depending on experience, and includes a supportive working environment with continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Career progression opportunities

Starting annual leave of 27 days, increasing with service

NHS discounts

Responsibilities

• Undertake direct clinical work involving complex psychological issues.
• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments using varied data.
• Formulate and implement treatment and management plans.
• Supervise and collaborate with other senior clinicians.
• Participate in governance of psychological practice.

Skills

Complex psychological assessment

Communication of complex information

Supervisory skills

Leadership and motivation

Collaboration and trust building

Decision-making and autonomy

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Post-doctoral training in specialized areas

Job description

A regional mental health service in Norwich is looking for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological assessments and treatment to young people aged 18-25. The successful candidate will lead in developing services addressing complex emotional needs, work directly with service users, and supervise junior staff. This role is pivotal in the transformation of local mental health services. The position offers a salary between £76,965 and £88,682 per annum, depending on experience, and includes a supportive working environment with continuous development opportunities.