Job Description

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist with a keen interest in neurodevelopmental conditions? Do you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation and compassion go hand in hand?
Our service is evolving in line with a new neurodevelopmental pathway -- and you'll be at the heart of shaping its future. Whether it's refining pathways, co-production with service users, or contributing to our 2 year quality improvement initiative, your voice will matter.
As a Clinical Psychologist within the Adult Diagnostic Service at Dorset HealthCare you will be joining a team transforming lives through expert assessment and collaborative working.
You will be solely accountable for the direct delivery of psychological services to neurodivergent clients, providing highly specialised assessment and formulation, using a range of assessment materials.
Engaging clients, their families and carers, you will be a strong empathic communicator using highly complex and sensitive information where there are often barriers to understanding and acceptance.
As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning you will provide specialised advice to other professionals, undertaking clinically relevant research, audit evaluation and supervision.
This is a part time position of 18.75 hrs negotiable up to 30 hours per week
Flexible working across Monday - Friday, requirement to include Tuesdays.
Main duties of the job
Able to plan and prioritise patient workload whilst coordinating with existing teams and other agencies.
Primarily based from our Poole office, driving across the county, you will be working at different locations as needed, completing online or in person assessments and undertaking regular clinics with the flexibility of some remote working.
Conducthigh quality NICE compliant diagnostic assessments and provide psychological formulations based on a range of theoretical perspectives and evidence-based interventions contributing to diagnostic decision making.

• Collaborate with professionals across health, education, and social care including Psychiatrists, GPs, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers, planning and chairing multi-disciplinary/multi-agency professional and family meetings.
• Supervision, teaching and training of other healthcare professionals and supporting the research and development activities of Assistants and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

• Contribute to service development, audit, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Utilise RiO care record system in accordance with Trust policy.
• Implement policies and participate in policy and service changes.

A full valid UK driving license is essential.
About us
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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do
Details
Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
38,248 to 43,768 a year p.a./pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-M218.25
Job locations
Community Adult Autism Service
Delphwood
Poole
BH17 8WG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology. as accredited by the BPS or HCPC. Eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status of the BPS. Eligible for Full Membership of the BPS. Candidate must be HCPC registered.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric assessment), intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.

Knowledge, skills and training
Essential

• Knowledge of clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.

Job specific experience
Essential

• Experience of working with neurodivergent adults (or children) and/or Good clinical understanding of ASC/ADHD

Information Technology
Essential

• IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology. as accredited by the BPS or HCPC. Eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status of the BPS. Eligible for Full Membership of the BPS. Candidate must be HCPC registered.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric assessment), intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.

Knowledge, skills and training
Essential

• Knowledge of clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.

Job specific experience
Essential

• Experience of working with neurodivergent adults (or children) and/or Good clinical understanding of ASC/ADHD

Information Technology
Essential

• IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training