Clinical Psychologist - Child & Family Mental Health
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester, DT1 2LBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,509 to £45,212
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic newly qualified or early-career Clinical Psychologist looking to develop their skills within a supportive and pro...
As part of Dorset HealthCare, you will contribute to a compassionate, collaborative and learning-focused service, working closely with health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners to support integrated care pathways. We offer regular high-quality supervision, continuing professional development, and opportunities to be involved in service development, audit and research.
You will provide a specialist psychological service to children and young people with a range of mental health difficulties, working directly with service users and their families, and indirectly through consultation and advice to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team and partner agencies.
You will deliver high-quality psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions, working autonomously within professional guidelines and service policies. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with complex, sensitive and emotive presentations.
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- 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
- Clinical experience with children and families
- Experience of Assessment and Formulation with children and families
- Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc
- Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing
Information Technology
Essential: - Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes
Additional requirements
Essential
- 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.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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