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Job Summary
8B Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic)
22.5 hours
We are looking to recruit a practitioner psychologist to work within, and support, the older people's inpatient (mixed mental health and organic) ward.
Job Summary
8B Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic)
22.5 hours
We are looking to recruit a practitioner psychologist to work within, and support, the older people's inpatient (mixed mental health and organic) ward.
The wider older people's psychology team has experienced significant investment, and this is an exciting time to join RDASH. We are looking for an experienced, resilient and reflective applied psychologist who can work with enthusiasm and versatility. We are especially looking for someone who has experience of working within an inpatient service and is keen to support the already successful integration of psychology within the older people's pathway.
Part of your varied role will be to assess and formulate, to offer training, to deliver interventions and support others to deliver intervention plans, and to promote and support the continued development of Clinical Psychology. This role involves working alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and, where appropriate, to share supervision responsibilities for the wider older adult's psychology team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To provide psychological assessment of highly complex mental health and/or organic conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of data from a variety of sources.
Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of specialist formulations, care (individual and group) or treatment plans, to inpatient clients with complex psychological/mental health conditions/complex trauma, and/or a diagnosis of cognitive impairment.
To provide clinical supervision to junior psychologists and offer training, learning opportunities, formulation sharing, consultancy and reflective practice to non-psychological colleagues across the MDT ward team.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.
(Where appropriate) to undertake formal research / service evaluations and to act as field supervisor for doctorate clinical psychology trainees.
To be pro-active in continual service improvement, focusing on older adult needs and acute pathways.
To promote, at all times, a positive image of people with mental health difficulties, the psychology service and wider Trust.
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We Are Passionate About Enhancing The Quality Of Our Service And We Work Hard To Attract And Select The Right Colleagues For Our Organisation. Our Goal Is To Employ Those Who Share Our Passion For Providing First Class Care While Remaining Committed To Our Vision And Values. Please View Our Strategy Using The Link Below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-DCGM-0194-B
Job locations
Windermere Lodge
RDASH, Windermere Lodge, Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential knowledge, skills, experience and qualification
* oPost-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
* oHCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
* oAssessed experience of working as a qualified applied psychologist, with extensive experience at the Senior (minimum Band 8a) level within older people's services, and/or neuro services, and/or inpatient services
* oTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees / junior psychological professionals
* oPost doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, e.g., EMDR, CAT, SCM, Schema, systemic.
* oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* o(Clinical) leadership experience of psychological staff.
* oNeuropsychology qualification.
* oExperience of working with pathway leads in continual service improvement projects.
Person Specification
Essential
* oPost-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
* oHCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
* oAssessed experience of working as a qualified applied psychologist, with extensive experience at the Senior (minimum Band 8a) level within older people's services, and/or neuro services, and/or inpatient services
* oTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees / junior psychological professionals
* oPost doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, e.g., EMDR, CAT, SCM, Schema, systemic.
* oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* o(Clinical) leadership experience of psychological staff.
* oNeuropsychology qualification.
* oExperience of working with pathway leads in continual service improvement projects.
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).
Additional information
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
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Windermere Lodge
RDASH, Windermere Lodge, Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Windermere Lodge
RDASH, Windermere Lodge, Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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* Seniority level
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* Employment type
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