Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our Older Person's inpatient team for 6 months of sickness cover, to provide leadership and management, specialist assessment and interventions, and support for complex case management.
At St George's Park there are 2 older adult mixed gender wards, one functional and one organic. There is currently a full time Higher Assistant Psychologist across both wards and a part time Nurse Systemic practitioner on the functional ward as part of the older adult psychology team. Psychology is very well respected within the North Inpatient CBU, which is reflected in the ongoing expansion of psychological input across the site in acute, rehab and older adults inpatient wards.
The role would suit those who have an interest in working with older adults with both organic and mental health difficulties .
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician with previous inpatient experience, and significant experience in working with MDTs within pressured and busy systems. The post holder will be supervised by the Associate Psychological Services Director.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Psychologist in an established multi-disciplinary service you will be responsible for providing high quality evidence based psychological assessments, neuropsychological assessments, formulations and therapy to older adults.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to:
Provide assessment, formulation and interventions
Provide and supervise neuropsychological assessments in both screening and diagnostically related assessments
Facilitate team formulations across both wards, utilising the Newcastle model on the organic ward
Utilise and develop the full extent of clinical and non-clinical skills, working with people admitted with a broad range of mental health problems.
Design and deliver training to ward-based staff and MDT colleagues specifically relevant to their needs.
Provide clinical and at times management supervision to others
Support staff wellbeing across the MDT, including facilitating team supervision
The post holder is to be aware there is a permanent resident therapy dog in the department.
The service has a strong commitment to CPD and professional development, and we want to nurture each clinician in their career longer term.
Within inpatient services, we hold the value of being creative and very much welcome new and improved processes and ideas, particularly around staff wellbeing and how to champion this.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-ICG25-070-EW
Job locations
St Georges Park hospital
Morpeth
NE61 2NU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th September 2025
Closing date : 9th October 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th September 2025
Closing date : 9th October 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Post qualification training

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Experience of neuropsychology assessment
• Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
• Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Post qualification training

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Experience of neuropsychology assessment
• Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
• Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Skills Required