Applied Psychologist - Development Role (Band 7-Band 8A)

Job summary

As part of
the redesign of the Learning Disability (LD) CAMHS service we are recruiting to
a full-time psychology development post (band 7 to 8a).The
postholder will initially be employed at band 7 and supported, through the use
of an individualised development plan, to attain the skills necessary to meet
the criteria to move into the band 8a post.

The small
LD CAMHS team now sits within Learning Disability Services and this fresh start
means it is a great time to join it to influence its future development. It also means there is now a clear learning
disability psychology structure to offer supervision and support to the
postholder and to ensure that time for their own professional development will remain
protected. There will
be flexibility in terms of agreeing a working pattern and official base, with a
balance of working from home. Although
advertised as a full-time post we will consider 30 hours or more.

Please do contact
us to find out more.

Main duties of the jobThe
postholder will work with children and young people with learning disabilities
and a range of psychological needs, as part of a multidisciplinary team. Through
regular supervision they will be supported to further develop their skills in
working with people with more complex difficulties and in areas where the
evidence base is less clear. Key parts
of the role include contributing to the healthy psychological functioning of
the team and developing good working relationships with colleagues from a range
of agencies. There will
be opportunities for the postholder to engage in research and projects to help
improve the service offered and to link in with the wider learning disability
service to support their own ongoing professional development. There will be
full support to develop the clinical and leadership skills necessary to meet
the criteria for transition to the Band 8a post.

We
are more than happy to discuss this in more detail.

About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.

What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.

Details Date posted
04 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year

pro rata for part time

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberCJob locations

Osborne Court Osborne Road Malvern Worcestershire WR
14 1JE
United Kingdom Princess Of Wales Community Hospital Stourbridge RoadBROMSGROVEWorcestershireB
61 0BB
United Kingdom Benet Building Ruckhall Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9RP
United Kingdom Aconbury North Worcester Royal Hospital Charles Hastings WayWORCESTERWR5 1JG
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.

If you wish to discuss the job description
further please do contact us.
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