Clinical Psychologist - Band 7

Main area Clinical Psychologist Grade Band 7 Contract 9 months (fixed term for 9 months for maternity cover) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

21 hours per week (Flexible working patterns considered) Job ref 373-LD0576

Site Millennium Centre Town Leasowe Wirral Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Fixed term Clinical Psychologist Band 7 post, based at Leasowe, Wirral.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills within a Community Learning Disability Service whilst being supported by a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and other members of the team.

The service provides person-centred support to people with learning disabilities, who may also experience co-morbid mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour and/ or autism. The service offers a full multi-disciplinary approach and this post will be integral to the team, consisting of psychiatrists, community nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists.

Suitable candidates will have had significant experience working with people with learning disabilities and be able to demonstrate leadership experience and qualities. The post holder will ensure the most appropriate psychological interventions are offered in a timely manner and with service user satisfaction at the core of this.

Access to transport for work purposes is essential as the post holder will be required to travel as part of their role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention in order to facilitate positive change and enhance quality in the lives of people with learning disabilities, through direct and indirect therapeutic support.

They should be willing to be adaptable in working across a range of community settings, including people’s homes. They will assist to supervise and support junior members of the team and clinical psychology trainees. A commitment to quality improvement initiatives and research is essential as we also host the Centre for Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID).

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Doctoral or other HCPC recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology. Knowledge to include: models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, 2 or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• Current HCPC registration as practitioner psychologists
• Evidence of further training, course attendance in relevant areas of neuropsychological practice

Knowledge & Expertise

• Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing complex and/or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.
• Knowledge and experience of cognitive assessments.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of supervision theory and practice.
• Skills in working with people with complex and specialist needs
• Ability to apply psychological knowledge and creatively in developing new initiatives.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and nonprofessional groups.

Experience

• Experience of engaging and sustaining work with complex clients.
• Experience of exercising responsibility for clients’ psychological care
• Clinical experience within neuropsychology service(s)/brain injury.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of liaison with other health professiona
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision of others

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr . Sally Craven Job title Clinical Psychologist Email address sally.craven1@nhs.net Telephone number 0151 488 8043 Additional information

Informal discussion and visits are welcomed, please contact Dr Sally Craven or Hazel Naylor, Team Manager on 0151 488 8043.

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100.

Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow

We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our services are provided in partnership with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary and independent organisations, people who access our services, their carers and families. The Trust has over 14,500 members and employs more than 4,000 staff across 62 sites, serving a population of over one million people and highly specialist services for two million people.

We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:

• Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy
• Medical - including psychiatry and general practice
• Pharmacy
• Clinical support roles
• Estates and facilities
• Support services roles - including HR, communications, ICT,finance and more

At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.

With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?

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