B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist- Fixed term (mat cover)
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustWhatsApp job alerts
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Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC-registered or soon to be registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Trustwide Intensive Support Team for behaviours that challenge in dementia. This post is fixed-term to provide maternity leave cover.
You will work with care homes to deliver psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for people with dementia in distress with unmet needs. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving quality of life for people with dementia, their carers and families, and share a commitment to Positive Behaviour Support and compassionate, person-centred practice. We can offer you: • Regular clinical and management supervision. • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. • Peer support. • A supportive older adults psychology team that meets monthly to share learning, develop our services and advocate for the needs of older people. • Links with the University of Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme.
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
Main duties of the job
- Working with care homes and CMHTs across East Surrey (including Redhill, Reigate, Tandridge, Epsom, Mole Valley and Elmbridge). • Holding a caseload offering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people living in care homes with behaviours that challenge. • Delivering formulation-led, evidence-based interventions and providing consultation to care home staff to support consistent, person-centred approaches based on Positive Behaviour Support and the Newcastle model. • Offering support and supervision to CMHT colleagues undertaking psychosocial assessment and interventions for behaviours that challenge in dementia. • Working collaboratively within a wider Psychology network across older adult community and inpatient services, contributing to shared learning, service improvement and advocacy for older people. • To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist- Fixed term (mat cover) with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leatherhead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 PA includes 5% HCAS (pro rata). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term maternity leave cover 12 months). The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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