NHS
Clinical Psychologist
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Job Description
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- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
- Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology (this may include clinical, counselling or forensic doctorate)
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of an ability to design and complete doctoral level research.
- Postgraduate qualification in a specific therapeutic model or clinical area such as neuropsychology
- Evidence of publication
- Further training in specialist area such as neuropsychology
- Experience of working with Older Adults
- Evidence of working with a range of mental health problems including severe, complex and chronic psychological problems
- Evidence of the ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviour
- Evidence of an ability to draw on a range of psychological therapy and theoretical approaches to inform assessment and therapy
- Post qualification experience of working in older adult services
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Knowledge of professional standards and requirements for maintaining profession specific registration
- Excellent writer and oral communication skills
- Evidence of ability to modify communication for people with cognitive impairment
- Evidence of the ability to communicate and teach psychological concepts
- Ability to manage stressful and difficult situations
- Ability to function within a multidisciplinary team environment
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
- Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology (this may include clinical, counselling or forensic doctorate)
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of an ability to design and complete doctoral level research.
- Postgraduate qualification in a specific therapeutic model or clinical area such as neuropsychology
- Evidence of publication
- Further training in specialist area such as neuropsychology
- Experience of working with Older Adults
- Evidence of working with a range of mental health problems including severe, complex and chronic psychological problems
- Evidence of the ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviour
- Evidence of an ability to draw on a range of psychological therapy and theoretical approaches to inform assessment and therapy
- Post qualification experience of working in older adult services
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Knowledge of professional standards and requirements for maintaining profession specific registration
- Excellent writer and oral communication skills
- Evidence of ability to modify communication for people with cognitive impairment
- Evidence of the ability to communicate and teach psychological concepts
- Ability to manage stressful and difficult situations
- Ability to function within a multidisciplinary team environment
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Job summary
We are looking to recruit Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologists to join some of our inpatient wards within the Older Peoples Care Unit (OPCU). The posts are be based at Highbury Hospital and or Blossomwood and are on different wards. The wards provide care for people with mental health needs and dementia, and there will be opportunity to work on both types of wards if desired. We currently have several vacancies that could be recruited to 0.5 wte posts, or the opportunity to recruit to a 1.0 wte post. These posts are advertised at Band 8a, however we welcome applications from applicants who are approaching qualification, newly qualified or are interested in a preceptorship arrangement.
OPCU is an established Care Unit and psychology is valued. We are engaged in several service development programmes. The Care Unit is reviewing the provision of psychologically informed care, staff training to support this work and embedding new roles to facilitate the delivery of psychological interventions. Psychologists are integral to this process, and you would support and participate in such developments.
There is a strong and developing network of Psychologists across the Trust, and within the care unit. We have relationships with professional training courses and academic institutions, which provides further research, supervision and teaching opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The inpatient wards provide hospital-based assessment and interventions for older people with a variety of mental health needs and people with a diagnosis of dementia. The wards also have links with the Dementia Outreach Service (DOS) and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTT).
Clinical work within the team will include providing direct psychological and neuropsychological assessment and interventions. In addition, you would support the delivery of psychologically informed care and care planning through case discussions, MDT meetings, supervision, training and consultation.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
186-377-25-MH
Job locations
Cherry Ward, Highbury Hospital
Highbury Road
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The role requires a qualified Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist who will have specialist skills for working with older people. You will work closely with service users and carers and with colleagues across the OPCU.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.
Job responsibilities
The role requires a qualified Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist who will have specialist skills for working with older people. You will work closely with service users and carers and with colleagues across the OPCU.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Contractual Requirements
Essential
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Contractual Requirements
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cherry Ward, Highbury Hospital
Highbury Road
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cherry Ward, Highbury Hospital
Highbury Road
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.