Senior Clinical Psychologist
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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Psychologist
The closing date is 02 December 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Memory and Later Life Psychology Service in North Cumbria. The service provides specialist psychological assessment and intervention for older people with cognitive impairment and or/ associated age-related mental health difficulties.
The post holder will undertake highly specialist psychological assessment, including neuropsychological assessment to aid the diagnosis of dementia, and evidence-based therapy for associated mental health difficulties. They willhave specialist knowledge and skills for working with this client group.
The post holder will be joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team consisting of community practitioners, occupational therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists and will be part of the older adult clinical psychology service.
The post holder will also provide supervision to trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.
Main duties of the job
- Neuropsychological assessment to aid differential diagnosis of dementia and post diagnostic support.
- The provision of evidence-based therapies to individuals with mental health difficulties and/or cognitive impairment.
- Indirect work including formulation and consultation with MDT colleagues.
- Supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-247-JW-C
Job locations
Carleton Clinic
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th November 2026
Closing date : 2nd December 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th November 2026
Closing date : 2nd December 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.
Desirable
- Additional qualification in a therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.
Desirable
- Additional qualification in a therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carleton Clinic
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carleton Clinic
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Paula Maisey
01228602100
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-247-JW-C
Job locations
Carleton Clinic
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
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