Psychologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist who has a genuine passion for working with people with learning disabilities to join the learning disability team in Bolton. This position will be offered at either band 8a or within a band 7 - 8a preceptorship, dependent upon experience. You will form part of a supportive psychology team who will be committed to your development.

You will provide a direct clinical service to adults with learning disabilities who are experiencing psychological difficulties. You will also provide consultancy, training and advice to other clinical staff. You will contribute to the on-going planning, development and evaluation of the speciality and wider local learning disability service. Should you commence at band 7, at appointment to band 8a, you will have additional responsibility for developing the psychology service across our priority areas.

You will be supervised and line managed by the lead clinical psychologist and will be part of a dynamic psychology team who offer adjusted therapy. There is a commitment to regular continuing professional development opportunities and reflective practice.

The role will primarily be in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities. You may be required to utilise and analyse neuropsychological assessments to inform an individual's support. You may be required to offer supervision to assistant psychologists, and to trainee psychologists at an appropriate time. You may also offer advice, consultation and training to the MDT and/or staff teams.

You may be required to undertake audits and research, or service development work.

This is an exciting time for the speciality as there is a new psychology team in place, led by a consultant psychologist. CLDT psychology in Bolton is based within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team with a strong, supportive and experienced health contingent.

The service has a commitment to supporting continuing professional development and the psychology service has regularly provided placements for local trainee clinical psychologists. The preceptorship role will involve funding and support for a suitable programme of learning and experience, therefore, those who have recently qualified, or will do so in the near future, and who have an interest in developing their career within learning disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes/subject to the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS
• HCPC registered as a practitioner psychologist

• Clinical experience of working with adults with a learning disability
• Supervision and consultation work with other health and social care professionals
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities who are at risk of offending and adults with autism

• Skills in the application of theory to clinical practice to clients with learning disabilities and complex needs
• Research and evaluation skills
• Consultation and teaching skills
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• General skills in the use of IT applications

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.