HDU Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling / Forensic)
Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Location Doncaster, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 18 Jun 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has openedwithin our new 16 bed High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit based at our Tickhill Road site in Doncaster. The unit will support patients with complex mental health needs within a recovery framework, for up to 12 months. A creative approach to engagement and a focus on recovery will be an essential part of the role. The post holder will work directly with service users, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment, risk assessment and advice on risk management. As a senior clinician in the team, a substantial part this role will also be service development, consultation, supervision and overseeing the quality of psychological practice. The post holder will be part of a wider team of psychological professionals working across the Acute Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to have a creative approach to engagement and a focus on recovery will be an essential part of the role. The post holder will work directly with service users, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment, risk assessment and advice on risk management.
As a senior clinician in the team, a substantial part this role will also be service development, consultation, supervision and overseeing the quality of psychological practice. The post holder will be part of a wider team of psychological professionals working across the Acute Directorate.
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://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
* Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
* Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
HDU unit at Tickhill road site, Doncaster
Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
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