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Band 8a (band 7s considered on preceptorship programme)

Employer
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Poole, Dorset
Salary
£46,148 - £60,504 Band 8a
Closing date
18 Mar 2025
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Discipline
Clinical
Level
Specialist
Contract Type
Full Time, Permanent

Job Details

Clinical Psychologist
Band 8a (band 7s considered on preceptorship programme)

Main area - Adult Learning Disabilities
Grade - Band 8a (band 7s considered on preceptorship programme)
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Full time - 37.5 hours per week (we will consider flexible working or reduced hours if this suits the candidate better)
Job ref - 152-M509.24
Site - Delphwood, Poole
Town - Poole
Salary - £46,148 - £60,504 Band 8a 
Salary period - Yearly
Closing - 18/03/2025 23:59
 

Job overview

This post offers great opportunities with our Team of Clinical Psychologists. We are supportive and skilled in working with Adults with Learning Disabilities.  As CP's in this specialty, we feel we have the best of all worlds as our work is so diverse, including a whole range of MH issues, dementia, neuropsychology, challenging behaviour, capacity, bereavement, trauma, Autism, etc.  We are free to use a range of inventive adaptations to meet communication and cognitive needs, and we are trained in a range of therapies including CAT, EMDR, ACT and CBT.  We are involved in a range of exciting clinical and research initiatives and are closely affiliated with the  Doctoral Clinical Psychology programmes. 

We work with a wider MDT, meaning that skills are shared and support is always available through close working with colleagues from both Health and Social Care. 

As a Team, we provide excellent clinical supervision, support, and opportunities to develop skills and professional development.  We have a brilliant record of providing additional training opportunities to our clinical psychologists in a range of therapies as well as any specialist areas of interest. 

We provide a comprehensive and supported Preceptorship Programme from the Band 7 to Band 8a for this role. This is a great opportunity to consolidate and develop core skills learned during clinical training, under the supervision of highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologists.

Main duties of the job

The role is very diverse, and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of really skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults who have a learning disability.  Clinical work covers a whole range of different problems with which patients may present, as well as skilled and often complex assessment, including capacity, diagnostic assessments, etc.  Group work is possible and can be done with colleagues from within the CTLD as well as with colleagues in other services.  Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the Psychology Team, as well as the wider MDT is a regular part of our role.

This is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week based in Central Dorset, and covering Dorchester and the beautiful isle of Purbeck.  We would also consider those people who would like to consider a Job Share opportunity.

Please see attached the Band 7 and Band 8a specific Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the requirements for this role.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset there is also the possibility of a relocation package which can be discussed in interview.  For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential criteria

  • Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC.
  • Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
  • Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
  • Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to older adults and adults with Learning Disabilities
  • Membership of HCPC

Job Specific Experience

Essential criteria

  • Clinical experience with adults with Learning Disability diagnosis, particularly those in community placements.
  • Experience of Assessment and Formulation in Adults with an LD
  • Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
  • Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc
  • Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing

Information Technology

Essential criteria

  • Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes

Additional requirements

Essential criteria

  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
  • Must have a car as role requires driving around the rural area of West Dorset to visit clients in their homes and day centres etc.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

What working for us will provide: 

  • 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
  • Excellent NHS pension scheme
  • Health and wellbeing services
  • Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
  • Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
  • Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
  • Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
  • Relocation costs where applicable
  • Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
  • NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.

What you need to do:

Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles.  If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.  At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.

Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Company

Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.

We serve a population of over 750,000 people and employ around 5,000 staff, covering a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Our staff provide healthcare at over 300 sites, ranging from village halls and GP surgeries to mental health inpatient hospitals and community hospitals - as well as in people's homes.

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