# Rotational Clinical Psychologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- **Town:** Thornton Heath
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Psychologist
- **Grade:** Band 8
- **Salary:** £55,524 - £70,887 pro rata, per annum, incl HCAS (Outer)
- **Contract type:** Permanent: This is a preceptorship, offered as a band 7 and only becoming a band 8 once leadership competencies have been met.
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-27T09:36:25.528Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Psychology/Psychology-v8137663
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8137663?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Rotational Clinical Psychologist

This is a broad and varied post which provides an excellent opportunity to develop not only specialist clinical skills across the Neurorehabilitation pathway but affords the opportunity to develop and strengthen a broader range of skills and experiences. You will be working with patients, families and carers within  specialised and experienced multidisciplinary team based at CSRT and acute wards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist with experience of working in mental / physical health and an interest and experience in neuro services. The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients and families and carers to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary and private sectors.  The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and family work. This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health and family work is covered within the role.

We are happy to support candidates on/interested in the QiCN and to provide supervision. There are also extensive opportunities for involvement in service development/research as we are under a new management.

Interview Date TBC

### Main duties of the job

Provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service for Acute Neuro Services and  Community Stroke Service.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

## Person Specification

### Education

**Essential**

- DClinPsych/PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist

**Desirable**

- Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes

### Experience

**Essential**

- Years experience of working with Neuro patients

**Desirable**

- Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with FND

## Documents

- [qia form (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442464)
- [jd and ps (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10436948)
- [chs accomodation (pdf, 676.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1725)
- [croydon trust values (pdf, 324.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2317)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2414)
- [chs dbs policy statement (pdf, 53.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=972)
- [map of croydon university hospital (pdf, 95.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=974)

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