Lead Clinical Psychologist for Older Adults

4 days ago


Wrexham, Wrexham, United Kingdom NHS Full time

Job Overview

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the NHS in North Wales as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly and supportive team of colleagues who are passionate about delivering high-quality clinical services to older adults.

The post holder will have a leadership role in psychological therapy and neuropsychological assessment development, training, supervision, and supporting multidisciplinary staff. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in Memory Assessment Services and Older People's Community Mental Health services.

The BCUHB Older Adult Psychology service has excellent ongoing peer support and supervision, with opportunities for further training and advancement. You will receive professional leadership and support, with excellent clinical and research links with the School of Psychology and the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme at the University of Wales, Bangor.

Main Duties of the Job

  1. To provide specialist clinical input and support to both the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) multidisciplinary team and the Older People's Community Mental Health Team (OPMH CMHT).
  2. To undertake direct clinical work, including specialist neuropsychological assessment and formulation, pre- and post-diagnostic support and intervention, and delivering tailored psychological therapies to an Older Adult clinical population.
  3. To train, supervise, and formulate work indirectly through others, as well as attending clinical MDT meetings, referral meetings, and business meetings, and undertaking strategic and clinical leadership as part of the Older Adults Clinical Psychology Service.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in clinical psychology, particularly in working with older adults.
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, their families, carers, and other professionals.
  • Proven leadership and management skills, with experience of supervising and managing teams.
  • Ability to demonstrate a range of qualities essential to the role, including compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is £63,150 to £73,379 per annum pro rata, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including access to ongoing training and development opportunities.



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