Senior Clinical Psychologist – Older Adults & Community

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service in Manchester is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to work with older adults. This role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions, particularly for clients with dementia. Ideal candidates must hold a doctorate qualification and demonstrate experience with older adult mental health challenges. The position offers opportunities for training and consultation in a supportive and interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will benefit from generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Increase to 29 days after 5 years

33 days after 10 years

Qualifications

• Experience with older adult clients suffering from severe mental health issues.
• Experience in neuropsychological assessment and MDT working.
• Evidence of continuing professional development post-qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions for older adults.
• Develop psychological approaches to understanding distress.
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Consultation skills

Professional autonomy

Teaching and training abilities

Education

Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology

Eligibility for Health and Care Professions Council

Accredited modules for Doctoral Clinical Psychology Course

Job description

A regional mental health service in Manchester is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to work with older adults. This role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions, particularly for clients with dementia. Ideal candidates must hold a doctorate qualification and demonstrate experience with older adult mental health challenges. The position offers opportunities for training and consultation in a supportive and interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will benefit from generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.