Principal Clinical Psychologist - Long COVID
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist to join an expanding Clinical Health Psychology Department in Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (fixed term basis).
Role Overview
The post holder will continue to develop and lead the Long COVID psychology service, including the provision of psychological assessment, intervention, consultation and supervision.
They will work with adults whose functioning and quality of life has been impacted by Long COVID, working from an interdisciplinary perspective to offer interventions based on comprehensive biopsychosocial formulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and lead the Long COVID psychology service
* Provide psychological assessment, intervention, consultation and supervision
* Work with adults affected by Long COVID, Post-COVID, CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia and related conditions
* Contribute to local reconfiguration discussions and shape the psychological role within new service models
* Provide specialist clinical leadership, consultation and supervision to professional colleagues
* Develop the service, contribute to supervision, line management and trust‑wide developments as required
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous clinical experience with people living with Long COVID syndrome or related long‑term conditions
* Desire to actively shape the psychological role within the reconfiguration of services
* Experience in developing and leading clinical services
Benefits and Development
We are a growing Clinical Health Psychology Department with strong relationships across CHFT. We are committed to delivering excellent quality care that meets the psychological needs of patients treated within CHFT. CPD, supervision, service‑related audit and research are actively encouraged and supported.
Contact for Further Details
Name: Dr Hannah Gormley
Job title: Head of Clinical Health Psychology
Email: hannah.gormley@cht.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01422 222058
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