Adults Clinical Psychologist

Job Title

Adults Clinical Psychologist

Location

Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area, Birmingham (clinical team supports services at Walsall, Kings Norton and Walsall).

Salary

Up to £60,000 pro‑rated DOE.

Hours & Contract

Part Time – 2 days per week. Permanent contract (term‑time only or flexible full‑time options may be discussed).

Essential

• Full valid UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting. The role offers opportunities to participate in research, special interest groups, and to support the development of an enhanced psychological therapy offer for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities, autism and mental health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct bespoke assessment and intervention plans for adult service users.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
• Utilise a model of ‘assess, plan, do and review’ to deliver evidence‑based care.
• Provide supervision and training where appropriate and support service development.
• Maintain accurate and coherent clinical records, including consultation and intervention reports.
• Apply trauma‑informed practice and neuro‑diversity principles to tailoring interventions.
• Contribute to service quality assurance, policy compliance and safeguarding culture.
• Engage families, relatives and carers effectively in care planning.
• Support training initiatives and CPD for the clinical team.

Essential Criteria

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent).
• Relevant experience working with related client groups.
• Effective multidisciplinary working experience.
• Experience of communicating with families/relatives and carers.
• Experience of working across service development, group and individual levels.
• Experience with a model of ‘assess, plan, do and review’.
• Experience of using consultation as a service delivery method.
• Competent in all core areas of psychological practice (HCPC standards).
• Knowledge of client group needs and trauma‑informed & neuro‑diversity practice.
• Ability to develop and communicate formulations and intervention plans.
• Ability to deliver training to diverse cohorts.
• Excellent written communication – coherent clinical records, consultation reports and intervention plans.
• Effective IT skills.
• Problem‑solving and service development skills.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Use of evaluation tools to demonstrate service effectiveness.
• Independent clinical decision‑making ability.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to the organisational values.
• Flexibility to work in varying environments.
• Willingness to travel for business.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with neuro‑diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health clients.
• Experience of providing supervision to others.
• Working knowledge of current service philosophies for the specific client group.
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice and professional management.
• Post‑qualification training in topics related to the role, service or client group.
• Training in evidence‑based interventions or approaches.

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Access to a wide range of mental health services and physical health checks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• £100‑plus discount options in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work schemes and electric car purchase scheme.
• Critical illness cover.

Application

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting documents online. We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job Reference

294103

EEO Statement

All successful applicants will be subject to DBS and safeguarding checks. We are committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with statutory requirements.