Senior Perinatal Clinical Psychologist – 12‑month Fixed Term

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Senior Psychotherapist (Band 8a) for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover in the Wakefield locality. The post involves working with the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, providing assessments, formulations and high-level interventions for mothers and babies.

The role requires HCPC registration, experience with perinatal psychology, and the ability to supervise colleagues and trainees within a

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with eligible UK practice.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist clinical psychology services within the multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out psychological assessments, formulations and interventions.
• Provide supervision and consultancy to colleagues and trainees.
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development.

Skills

Psychometric assessment

Supervision of trainees

Communication skills

Empathy and therapeutic alliance

Formulation of complex processes

Travel across Trust footprint

Crisis management

Working with families in perinatal

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC Registration as Clinical Psychologist

Post-qualification experience in relevant setting

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Senior Psychotherapist (Band 8a) for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover in the Wakefield locality. The post involves working with the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, providing assessments, formulations and high-level interventions for mothers and babies.

The role requires HCPC registration, experience with perinatal psychology, and the ability to supervise colleagues and trainees within a