Band 8a- Senior Psychologist - Widnes
Band 8a- Senior Psychologist - Widnes
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Job Description
Job Title:Senior Psychologist
Band:8a
Location:Widnes Cheshire
Working Hours:37.5 hours per week
Rate:Competitive details to be discussed upon application
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Psychologist (Band 8a) to join our client in Widnes Cheshire. This is a full-time opportunity to lead and shape psychological services within an Adult Mental Health setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and contribute to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings.
- Support the provision of psychology services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathways.
- Deliver direct psychological interventions and staff training programmes.
- Lead on service development and implement evidence-based clinical initiatives.
- Participate in recruitment and supervision of junior psychology staff.
- Develop and implement policies to enhance staff safety and risk management.
- Collaborate with internal and external agencies to improve treatment pathways.
Qualifications & Experience
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Doctorate in Clinical Counselling or Forensic Psychology (or equivalent).
- Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.
- Proven experience in working with complex mental health needs and trauma.
- Strong skills in psychological assessment formulation and therapeutic intervention.
- Experience in supervising junior staff and contributing to service development.
- Competency in cognitive functioning tools and a range of therapeutic modalities.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a forward-thinking supportive team committed to high-quality care.
- Access to professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes service delivery.
How to Apply
If your experience aligns with this role apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.
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Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.
Important Notice
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organizations Workforce Support and Safeguard List).
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
