Clinical Psychologist
InMind
Leicester, LE2 9FS
Salary
£65,000
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
We are recruiting a Psychologist (12-Month Maternity Cover) to join our team. Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Sturdee Community Hospital ...
Main job function
Assess and evaluate individuals problems through the use of case history, interview and observation and provide individual or group counselling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.
Experience and knowledge of Psychologist
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and in a community setting.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of the research process within clinical services.
- Evidence of audit competency.
- Experience in management roles, both clinical and non-clinical
Sturdee Community Hospital is a dedicated service in Leicester, committed to providing holistic, personalised care for women aged 1865 who have complex mental health needs. With 31 beds across two locked rehabilitation wards and nine semi-independent flats, we offer a supportive and structured environment in which every individual can work towards their recovery goals.
Sturdee Community Hospital is more than a traditional inpatient settingit is a dynamic environment where women with complex mental health needs can find renewed hope. By integrating clinical expertise, evidence-based psychological interventions, and a fervent commitment to patient empowerment, we strive to create a place in which each individual can rediscover a sense of purpose and direction.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications to work as an Clinical Psychologist
- Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology).
- Doctoral level qualification (or equivalent) in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
- Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) is desirable.
- Additional training in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches, EMDR or Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Skills:
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team.
- A capacity to replace old knowledge with new, to develop new skills and adopt new attitudes.
- Calmness with challenging patients, carers, colleagues and team members.
- High standards of interviewing skills is essential.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to develop leadership skills with a multi disciplinary team.
- An interest in how people think and feel.
- Excellent and listerning skills.
- The ability to put people at ease and inspire trust and confidence.
- Good investigation skills.
- An interest and ability in science and medicine.
- The ability to work under pressure and make well judge decisions.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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