Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disabilities Professional Lead
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 8b Clinical Psychologist with Learning Disabilities experience to join our friendly and welcoming Learning Disabilities service within Wiltshire as a professional lead.
Within our Learning Disabilities service, you will be part of a collaborative team that values each other's individual experience. You will have the opportunity to explore particular fields of interest and share your knowledge with colleagues.
If you are an experienced and skilled Band 8b Psychologist seeking progression into a more managerial role, this is a great opportunity. You will attend professional meetings, drive service development, and make a difference to the Learning Disabilities service.
There are opportunities for joint working and being part of a wider network for Psychologists through various forums. You will be supported by a friendly and innovative team that meets regularly.
If you are looking for a role with flexibility, this is ideal as we offer hybrid working. When not working within the community, you can work from home, contributing to a better work-life balance.
It is essential that you have previous Learning Disabilities experience and hold a valid UK driving licence.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will:
* Offer an autonomous, highly specialist clinical psychology assessment and treatment service.
* Provide advanced and specialist treatment using evidence-based psychological models (e.g., CBT, EMDR, DBT, PBS).
* Provide consultancy, advice, and clinical supervision to qualified clinical psychology staff and other professionals.
* Use your psychological expertise to contribute to effective care management by various teams and outside the area where appropriate.
* Contribute to audit, research, policy, and service development within the Psychological Therapies Service.
* Develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.
* Undertake management tasks such as caseload management, supervision, appraisals, and service development.
* Provide leadership within the Learning Disabilities Psychology service.
* Undertake research and teaching in clinical areas.
For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with commissioners and communities to improve services. We deliver adult and children’s community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, social care, and wellbeing services. We support millions across England, helping over half a million people annually. Our values are: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide inclusive facilities and adjustments.
Roles may close early if popular. If interested, apply promptly. For more about us, visit our website.
Job responsibilities
We value your contributions and offer benefits supporting professional growth and wellbeing:
• Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 8b salary of £62,215-£72,293, NHS pension.
• Professional Growth: Join networks like Strive for Better to share best practices.
• Rewards: Discounts at supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers via Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free services including counseling and legal advice.
• Flexible Pay: Access wages early through Wagestream.
• Development: Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding.
• Recognition: Awards and leadership updates.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.
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