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Clinical Psychologist

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 25 April 2025

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Job summary

Are you someone who is interested in improving the psychological well-being of older people?

Would you enjoy having a diverse role which could include both therapy and neuropsychological skills?

Band 8a or Band 7 Development Role, Clinical Psychology

Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP)

Are you someone who is interested in improving the psychological well-being of older people?

Would you enjoy having a diverse role which could include both therapy and neuropsychological skills?

We are looking to expand our established MHSOP Psychology team in Leicestershire. It is a fantastic opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we embark on developing our psychology pathways across the service as part of the mental health transformation plan. We are looking for a band 8a psychologist or a band 7 psychologists who could be appointed with an agreed development/preceptorship plan, working towards an 8a role in the future. The post is being advertised at 0.8wte within Hinckley and Bosworth, but we can support applications for full-time working, offering input to other community teams and service areas. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further. The CMHT base will be Hynca lodge in Hinckley although there will also be opportunities for flexible working from home.

For further information please dont hesitate to contact one of the following:

Gina Hoskin-Campion - 01509 568680 ext. 8693 or gina.campion@nhs.net

Sally Ward - 01455 443600 or sally.ward11@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist clinical psychology input within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP). To work within a CMHT setting as well as offering neuropsychological assessments within the memory service pathway. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and will have responsibility for the provision of a direct clinical service, as well as offering advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues. The post holder will fulfil professional duties in accordance with the strategic aims of MHSOP, the professional code of conduct as stipulated by the BPS and Healthcare Professional Council, and in agreement with the Clinical Psychology Service manager.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002974

Job locations

Hynca Lodge,Tudor Road,Hinckley,LE10 0EW

Leicester

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 0EW

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Experience

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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.