Principal Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disabilities / AMH

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 February 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CQC Outstanding rated Portsmouth Integrated Learning Disability Service (ILDS) for an experienced Clinical Psychologist. We have made some exciting changes and to add to the variability of the role, part of the time will be spent on the Acute Care Pathway under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

The post-holder will work alongside the senior management and clinical staff in the ILDS to deliver high quality psychological care to people across the city. The role is supported by a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Psychologist who are established in their posts. Referral pathways are clearly defined and there is a high level of case holding and coordination provided by the wider team which facilitates timely psychological input as required by people. As such the service is very person-centred and responsive to the needs of individuals.

The ILDS psychology service works in conjunction with the child and adolescent learning disability service (CAMHS-LD) allowing for timely intervention at the point of transition for young people and their families.

The Acute Care Pathway is made up of two services, the Inpatient unit and Crisis Home Resolution Team (CRHT), your role would be to support MDT discussions, provide supervision, reflective practice and consider psychological provisions appropriate for the CRHT service. It is a new role and the candidate along with their managers will collaboratively shape the role.

Main duties of the job

The role is dynamic and flexible in the nature of work, including partnership working with other agencies, the opportunity to develop the professional network and use leadership skills to improve the care and support of people with learning disability in the city. There are many opportunities for professional development in the service and expert clinical supervision can be provided from a range of sources to suit the successful candidate.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Clinical psychologist to join our team for this role, and continue to develop the psychology services within the Learning Disability service.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Please note, for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

449-Team2-1523

Job locations

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Guildhall Square

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO1 2GJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Formal training in supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience

Desirable

HCR20 trained

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Formal training in supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience

Desirable

HCR20 trained

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.