Job summary This 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. They will support reflective practice and promote psychologically informed thinking across teams and pathways. Main duties of the job Working 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. Strong leadership, communication and consultation skills are essential, with the ability to influence.A key aspect of the role is shaping and sustaining a culture of psychological safety, containment and shared responsibility. The post holder will promote reflective practice, curiosity and psychologically informed responses to clinical and organisational challenges, supporting staff to think and work with complexity.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.We particularly welcome applicants with an interest in trauma and complex emotional needs. About us Rotherham 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. 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: To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: Details Date posted 14 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary 66,582 to 77,368 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-DCGM-0297-A Job locations Forest Gate, Tickhill Road Western Road Doncaster DN4 8QN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-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 Psychologist Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Experienced in care co ordination Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Registration with BPS Additional post doctoral training in working with complex emotional needs, e.g., DBT. Experience Essential Working 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. Working with people with complex emotional needs. Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care as a care co ordinator/key worker and leader of a multidisciplinary team Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Teaching, training, clinical supervision of other psychological practitioners. Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives. Desirable Leading a therapy team Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice. Desirable Project Management / audit / quality Improvement knowledge Skills Essential Evidence- based practice relevant to the role psychological care as a care co ordinator/key worker and leader of a multidisciplinary team Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Teaching, training, clinical supervision of other psychological practitioners. Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives. Desirable Leading a therapy team Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice. Desirable Project Management / audit / quality Improvement knowledge Skills Essential Evidence- based practice relevant to the role s website Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address Forest Gate, Tickhill Road Western Road Doncaster DN4 8QN United Kingdom Employer s website
Principle Applied Psychologist employer: National Health Service
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