Applied Psychologist

Job summary We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and HCPC registered applied psychologist (Fixed Term to cover maternity leave) to work across several Adult Community Mental health Teams within secondary mental health, with a centralised waiting list and shared groups. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high quality specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions and care to people who are experiencing complex psychological or mental health conditions. The role can involve offering advice, guidance, training and consultation to other professionals and carers. We are interested in those who have a commitment, experience and passion to working within multidisciplinary teams, to the principles of trauma informed approaches and to working with individuals with complex emotional needs, trauma histories, and are experiencing the full range of clinical severity. You will be joining a vibrant and supportive team of well‑established Clinical Psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, a Systemic Family Therapist, qualified and trainee DBT practitioners and Trainee Psychological Professionals. Responsibilities To provide a psychologically informed service for those experiencing complex emotional needs and mental health conditions. To ensure the provision of high quality, highly specialist psychological services (assessment, formulation and intervention). To recognise, assess, and to work with high levels of emotional trauma. To work as an autonomous practitioner accountable for own professional practice in respect of assessment, therapy and discharge of clients within defined caseload and, where designated, of junior psychological practitioners. To provide clinical supervision, reflective practice, training, and consultation as appropriate. To provide expert clinical advice and guidance to the multi‑disciplinary teams, wider RDaSH teams, and partners organisations that support people experiencing mental distress. To promote a culture in which there is a positive approach to managing risk and change, working closely with other clinicians, to ensure this occurs. Support the achievement of all quality and performance indicators relating to the MDT and psychology teams. Communicate in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and their individual communication needs are met. 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 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: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Details Date posted: 21 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 8a Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum Contract: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working Reference number: 376-DCGM-0244 Job location RDaSH Doncaster North Community Mental Health Team Jade Centre, Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0JR Person Specification – Experience (Essential) Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in‑patient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of and commitment to working within multi‑disciplinary settings/teams. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client’s psychological care and treatment. Demonstrate further specialist training/experience working as a specialist applied psychologist. High level ability to contain and work with organisational stress, and to hold the stress of others. Person Specification – Experience (Desirable) Experience of teaching, training and/or clinical supervision/consultancy to others. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts/multicultural framework. Knowledge (Essential) Knowledge of legislation, guidelines, policies and government‑led initiatives in relation to the client group and mental health. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology. Knowledge (Desirable) Post‑doctoral knowledge in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including supervisor training for doctoral programme clinical psychology trainees. Qualifications (Essential) Post‑graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. HCPC registered as practitioner psychologist. Continued professional development through structured self‑study, specialist clinical supervision, and/or relevant combination of short courses. Supervisory qualification/training/preceptorship to be able to carry out the full range of supervisory activities as appropriate to an NHS Band 8a grade post, e.g. trainee psychologists on placement. Qualifications (Desirable) Pre‑qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Additional postgraduate advanced training/qualification in one or more relevant therapy approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, SCM). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) RDaSH Doncaster North Community Mental Health Team Jade Centre, Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0JR Website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr