Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Psychologist to work on one of our inpatient units for Older People. You will be joining an experienced Inpatient service and be part of our wider team of Psychologists specialising in work with older people across inpatients and community services. We are a supportive team that values innovation, fosters development and is passionate about the care of older people and their families.
The post is based at The Meadows 24 bed inpatient unit in Epsom, which is divided into 3 smaller wards, two for people with dementia and one for people with complex mental health needs. You will be working collaboratively with a full multidisciplinary team including Psychiatry, Nursing, OT, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Activities Coordinators and Pharmacy.
This post will be supported and supervised by the Lead Psychologist for Older Adults inpatients who is clinically based at the unit.
A priority on appointment will be creating a personalised development plan, in line with your career interests and the needs of the service. You will receive a comprehensive induction programme. We hold regular CPD sessions and provide specialist supervision groups for neuropsychology and neurodiversity. You will be able to join a peer support group for Band 7 Psychologists. We have strong links to local training courses and value the contribution of Trainee Psychologists.
Main duties of the job
- You will supervise an Assistant Psychologist who will support your delivery of Psychological services to the ward.
- You will conduct psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions and cognitive assessments for people with dementia and mental health needs, and their support networks.
- You will provide consultation, training, and formulation discussions for the ward team.
- You will support the team to use psychosocial approaches within their everyday practice.
- You will support team managers and clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.
- You will practice within a positive behaviour support, autism informed, and trauma informed care framework.
- There will be opportunities to lead on quality improvement projects including the culture of care programme, and to contribute to the development of psychology provision across older people’s services.
- This post is based on Meadows inpatient unit. On occasions, there will be some travel required throughout Surrey to attend some of our wider meetings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for further information regards to the role and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of applying Psychological approaches with older people with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
- Experience of delivering positive behaviour support or similar interventions with people with cognitive impairment
- Experience of teaching and supervising other professions and pre-qualified Psychologists
Desirable
- Experience of working psychologically in inpatients services
- Understanding of issues of particular relevance to mental health in later life
- Experience of assessing and/or working with people with dementia
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of completing further training relevant to the job role
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This advert is for Clinical/Counselling Psychologist 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 Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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