Description

• Job title: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Highly Specialist – Older People’s Mental Health).

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• Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT).

• Location: Twinwoods Health Resource Centre, Milton Road, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41 6AT, with services across Bedfordshire and Luton.

• Salary: Advertised at around £53,755–£60,504 per annum (Band 8a).

• Employment type: Permanent.

• Work arrangement: In person, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday).

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Overview of the advertised job

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced, HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide specialist psychological services within its Mental Health Care of Older People teams in Bedfordshire and Luton.

The successful candidate will work with older adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties, memory-related conditions and psychological distress associated with neurodegenerative disorders. The position involves conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments, developing clinical formulations and delivering specialist psychological interventions across community, residential and inpatient settings. It also carries senior clinical responsibilities, including professional supervision, multidisciplinary consultation, service development, research and quality improvement.

The Trust is also willing to consider applicants for a development or preceptorship appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments for older adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties.

• Develop psychological formulations and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.

• Provide specialist psychological support to patients in community, residential and inpatient settings.

• Support individuals experiencing memory difficulties, neurodegenerative conditions and associated behavioural or emotional distress.

• Provide clinical consultation to multidisciplinary community teams and inpatient wards across Bedfordshire and Luton.

• Contribute psychological perspectives to patient care plans and treatment decisions.

• Provide professional supervision to Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and Clinical Associates in Psychology.

• Participate in service development, clinical audits, research and quality improvement initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with other psychologists to maintain high professional and clinical standards.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Experience providing psychological assessments and interventions for older adults with complex mental health needs.

• Experience working with different client groups across various clinical settings.

• Experience providing clinical supervision, teaching or professional training.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing psychological expertise.

• Strong knowledge of clinical risk assessment and risk management.

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information effectively.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting older people’s mental health services.

• Ability to travel between different work locations and community settings.

Desirable:

• Specialist postgraduate training in Neuropsychology and additional therapeutic approaches.

• Training in supervising doctoral psychology trainees.

• Quality Improvement training.

• Experience in clinical service development and redesign.

• Experience managing qualified and trainee clinical psychologists.

Benefits

• Permanent employment within an established NHS Foundation Trust.

• Band 8a senior clinical position with opportunities for professional development.

• Potential relocation assistance of up to £8,000, subject to the Trust’s terms and conditions.

• Flexible working arrangements, including possible part-time and job-share opportunities.

• Opportunity to develop specialist experience in older people’s mental health and neuropsychology.

• Access to professional supervision, multidisciplinary collaboration and research activities.

• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and clinical innovation.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment that values staff development and service-user involvement.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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