Principal Clinical Psychologist

Overview

In this role you will provide a high-quality clinical psychology service for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who have mental health needs at The Brook unit. You will lead, supervise and coordinate psychology staff and trainees within a multidisciplinary team, developing and delivering interventions, training and consultancy. You will work autonomously within professional guidelines and contribute to governance and service development. The opportunity offers a collaborative, research-informed environment with strong links to doctoral training and a focus on compassionate care.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Part-time and full-time positions considered
• Competitive salary band 57,528–64,750
• Disability Confident Leader Employer

Responsibilities

• Ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality psychological service to admitted patients with Learning Disabilities
• Provide clinical leadership, coordination and supervision for staff, trainees and volunteers
• Lead development and delivery of psychological interventions for people with Learning Disabilities
• Oversee psychological support for patients and provide advice/consultancy to patients and professionals
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and govern psychological practice within the team
• Receive regular professional and clinical supervision per Trust policy and HPCC/BS Psychology guidelines
• Contribute to the management of psychology services within the unit

Key requirements

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities and Autism Services in the NHS; high-level psychological knowledge and practice
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to integrate complex data, make evaluations and take a long-term perspective
• Organisational and time-management skills
• Highly skilled in specialist interventions
• Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills
• HCPC registration; Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent)

• Strong communication skills
• Consultation skills
• Team collaboration and multidisciplinary working
• Advanced psychological assessment and formulation
• Specialist psychological interventions for LD/Autism
• Clinical governance and supervision

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