Psychologist (Sponsorship Available) in Doncaster

Job summaryThis exciting role provides highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic models. The post holder will work with complexity, risk and uncertainty, offering psychological expertise to support formulation-driven and integrated care.Alongside a significant clinical caseload, the post holder will take a senior leadership role, providing supervision, clinical oversight and consultation to psychological therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues. Main duties of the jobWorking with senior clinical and operational leads, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality improvement and strategic planning, supporting effective pathways and responsive, high-quality care within system pressures. They will also support staff wellbeing and resilience, helping teams process the emotional impact of clinical work and maintain effective, cohesive functioning in high-pressure environments.About usRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: main terms and conditions of service can be found here: posted14 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary Full-time, Flexible working EssentialPost-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.HCPC registration as a Practitioner PsychologistPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practiceTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral traineesExperienced in care co ordinationEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableRegistration with BPSAdditional post doctoral training in working with complex emotional needs, e.g., EssentialWorking as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings.Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care as a care co ordinator/key worker and leader of a multidisciplinary teamLiaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agenciesTeaching, training, clinical supervision of other psychological practitioners.Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives.DesirableLeading a therapy team EssentialKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice.DesirableProject Management / audit / quality Improvement knowledge EssentialEvidence- based practice relevant to the role & in the care of difficult to treat groups e.g. dual diagnoses, additional disabilities or severely challenging behaviorRisk assessment and risk management & clinical governanceCommunicate highly complex, highly sensitive and contentious information effectively, to a wide range of peopleAdapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities.Articulate the value added by applied psychology services within the context of multidisciplinary mental health and learning disability healthcare provision.Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systemsUtilise psychometric tests competentlyProvide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team.Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.DesirableLeadership skillsProject Management / audit / quality Improvement skills EssentialPost-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.HCPC registration as a Practitioner PsychologistPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practiceTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral traineesExperienced in care co ordinationEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableRegistration with BPSAdditional post doctoral training in working with complex emotional needs, e.g., EssentialWorking as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings.Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care as a care co ordinator/key worker and leader of a multidisciplinary teamLiaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agenciesTeaching, training, clinical supervision of other psychological practitioners.Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives.DesirableLeading a therapy team EssentialKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice.DesirableProject Management / audit / quality Improvement knowledge EssentialEvidence- based practice relevant to the role & in the care of difficult to treat groups e.g. dual diagnoses, additional disabilities or severely challenging behaviorRisk assessment and risk management & clinical governanceCommunicate highly complex, highly sensitive and contentious information effectively, to a wide range of peopleAdapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities.Articulate the value added by applied psychology services within the context of multidisciplinary mental health and learning disability healthcare provision.Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systemsUtilise psychometric tests competentlyProvide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team.Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.DesirableLeadership skillsProject Management / audit / quality Improvement skillsDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFTAddressForest Gate, Tickhill RoadWestern RoadDoncasterDN4 8QNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFTAddressForest Gate, Tickhill RoadWestern RoadDoncasterDN4 8QNUnited KingdomEmployer's website