Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team. We are an Adult Learning Disability Community Service within Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust and based in Rotherham.

The service provides a high-quality person-centred service for people with learning disabilities across the full spectrum who may also experience comorbid mental health difficulties, distress behaviour and/ or autism. The service offers a full multidisciplinary approach and this post will be integral to the team. .

This post will offer a varied experience that will provide robust continuing professional development through clinical supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities.

The successful applicant will be required to work into the multi-disciplinary team providing a range of assessment and intervention work through established and well governed clinical pathways. A key part of the role will be supporting and embedding formulation within the service and support colleagues to understand and use formulation to effectively plan clinical interventions.

Suitable candidates should be HCPC registered (or eligible for) and have a determination to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families. Prior experience in working with people with learning disabilities and their families is essential. Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with this clinical group is essential.

Main duties of the job

To carry out robust psychological assessments and interventions with people across the learning disability spectrum and across all settings.

To work as part of a collaborative multi disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be managed by and offered clinical supervision from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the service.

Please see job description for a detailed breakdown of the main duties involved with this role

Applications are welcomed from existing third year trainees.

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