Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Memory and Later Life Psychology Service in North Cumbria. The service provides specialist psychological assessment and intervention for older people with cognitive impairment and or/ associated age-related mental health difficulties.
The post holder will undertake highly specialist psychological assessment, including neuropsychological assessment to aid the diagnosis of dementia, and evidence-based therapy for associated mental health difficulties. They willhave specialist knowledge and skills for working with this client group.
The post holder will be joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team consisting of community practitioners, occupational therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists and will be part of the older adult clinical psychology service.
The post holder will also provide supervision to trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.
Main duties of the job- Neuropsychological assessment to aid differential diagnosis of dementia and post diagnostic support.- The provision of evidence-based therapies to individuals with mental health difficulties and/or cognitive impairment.- Indirect work including formulation and consultation with MDT colleagues.- Supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.
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DetailsDate posted12 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
57,528 to 64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number263-CCG26-247-JW-BJob locationsCarleton ClinicCarlisleCA1 3SXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 12th October 2026Closing date : 26th October 2026We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 12th October 2026Closing date : 26th October 2026We welcome your application. Person Specification
Education and Qualification
EssentialDoctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist. DesirableAdditional qualification in a therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client groupPre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client groupWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff. Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
DesirableKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
EssentialSkills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process. Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
EssentialDoctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist. DesirableAdditional qualification in a therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client groupPre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client groupWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff. Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
DesirableKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
EssentialSkills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressCarleton ClinicCarlisleCA1 3SXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressCarleton ClinicCarlisleCA1 3SXUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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