Principal Clinical Psychologist - Dementia

We are looking to recruit an 8B Clinical Psychologist to lead the psychology team working within the Memory Assessment Services and Younger Persons with Dementia Team. The varied role involves leading the psychology team members as well as some direct clinical work. There will be a requirement to work with other statutory services and third sector organisations to build both diagnostic and post diagnostic support services across the county., The post holder will work alongside the existing lead psychologist to share supervision and delegated management responsibilities for the MAS & YPD psychology staff.

The post holder will work clinically with a small caseload and provide supervision to others. We are keen to recruit someone with experience, specialist knowledge and skills working with neurological and neuropsychological needs. We would especially welcome candidates who have complete the post graduate diploma in Neuropsychology.

NHFT is rated as "Outstanding". We are proud of the Psychology provision within the Trust, and feedback has consistently been that we have a well-developed Psychology network in the Trust which offers a strong sense of professional identity, support and strategic influence.

Psychology and psychological approaches are highly valued in the Trust, and Psychologists have the opportunity to shape clinical and organisational strategy as well as provide clinical services.

As part of the Dementia and Older People's Psychology Service you will be a member of a close knit and supportive team.

We believe that supporting and involving our staff means that they enjoy their work more, and that our clinical services are better as a result. This includes offering relevant training and development opportunities.

There are a significant number of psychologists employed within the Trust working across different specialties and there are excellent opportunities for professional development through regular monthly psychology meetings and active peer supervision networks.

There is a strong emphasis on co-production in the trust and promotion of trauma-informed approaches in the wider service and across mental health pathways.

The Trust enjoys good links with both Oxford and Leicester Doctoral training courses.