Clinical Psychologist - Learning Disabilities Professional Lead

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 8b Clinical Psychologist with Learning Disabilities experience to join our friendly and welcoming Learning Disabilities service within Wiltshire as a professional lead.

Within our Learning Disabilities service, you will be part of a collaborative team that values each other's individual experience, and you will have the opportunity to explore particular fields of interest and share your knowledge with colleagues.

If you are an experienced and skilled Band 8b Psychologist seeking progression into a more managerial role, this is a great opportunity for you! You will have opportunities to attend professional meetings, drive service development, and make a real difference to the Learning Disabilities service.

As part of the team, you will provide highly specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological and functional assessments, clinical formulations, therapeutic interventions based on multiple theoretical models, and wider service support to prevent and reduce psychosocial/mental health difficulties.

This role offers flexibility with hybrid working options.

It is essential that you have previous Learning Disabilities experience and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Offer an autonomous, highly specialist clinical psychology assessment and treatment service.
• Provide advanced and specialist treatments using evidence-based psychological models (e.g., CBT, EMDR, DBT, PBS).
• Provide specialist consultancy, advice, and clinical supervision to qualified clinical psychology staff and other professionals.
• Use your psychological expertise to improve care management across teams and outside the area where appropriate.
• Contribute to audit, research, policy, and service development within the Psychological Therapies Service.
• Develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.
• Undertake management tasks delegated by senior management, including caseload management, supervision, appraisals, and service development.
• Provide leadership within the Learning Disabilities Psychology service.
• Engage in relevant research and teaching in specialist clinical areas.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to improve services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver adult and children’s community health services, primary care including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. We support communities across England, helping over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide inclusive facilities and support.

Roles may close earlier if filled, so apply promptly. Visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 for more information about HCRG Care Group.

Job benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary of £62,215 - £72,293 (Band 8b) with NHS pension.
• Professional development opportunities through networks and training.
• Discounts and offers via Reward Gateway.
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including counseling and legal advice.
• Financial flexibility with Wagestream.
• Learning and career development support.
• Recognition programs and involvement in service improvements.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.