Clinical Psychologist- Older Age Inpatients
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team. We are an Older Adult Acute Inpatient Service within Rotherham D...
The older adult acute inpatient environment often deals with acute crisis and distress. The psychologist will demonstratepassion forworking with people with acute mental health difficulties and will be an effective communicator and be able to work effectively as part of wider multidisciplinary team.
The successful applicant will be required to work into the ward 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.
There will be an expectation that the post holder will complete psychological assessments, formulations and intervention across a range of clinical presentations, they will also be expected to work at a systemic level as well as an individual level and have a willingness to support the learning of others in the team through teaching an training.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the BPS. Or working towards this.
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (upon qualification)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registration with BPS
- Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the designated clinical specialism
- Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies
- Research and development
- Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Project Management
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Demonstrate further specialist training/experience working as a specialist clinical psychologist
- Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care as a care co-ordinator and leader of a multidisciplinary team
- Teaching, training, clinical supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Clinical governance
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice
- Social Inclusion agenda
- Audit and research methodology
- Knowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System
Skills
Essential
- Communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and contentious information effectively, to a wide range of people
- Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients who experience severe mental health problems
- Articulate the value added by applied psychology services within the context of multidisciplinary mental health provision.
- Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
- Utilise psychometric tests competently
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team.
- Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work.
- Use approved breakaway techniques
- Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
- Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional, academic and public settings.
Desirable
- Project Management
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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