In-Patient Psychologist: Dementia & Older Adults (Part-Time)

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking an In-patient Clinical Psychologist to join their Dementia & Older People's Psychology Service. The role involves offering assessments and interventions for older patients facing emotional difficulties. Candidates should have a Doctoral Qualification in Clinical Psychology with relevant therapeutic training and experience in older people's services. Opportunities include management pathways and collaborative work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Preceptorship program for newly qualified staff

Supervision from experienced professionals

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Eligible for HCPC registration or similar psychological therapy qualification.
• Demonstrates interest in working with older people.
• Experience working within older people's services.

Responsibilities

• Assess and formulate interventions for older patients.
• Support development of Structured Clinical Management pathway.
• Provide training sessions for staff teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic approaches

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral Qualification in Clinical Psychology

Post qualification training in a specific therapeutic approach

Post qualification training in supervision

Job description

A healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking an In-patient Clinical Psychologist to join their Dementia & Older People's Psychology Service. The role involves offering assessments and interventions for older patients facing emotional difficulties. Candidates should have a Doctoral Qualification in Clinical Psychology with relevant therapeutic training and experience in older people's services. Opportunities include management pathways and collaborative work in a supportive environment.