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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Psychologist - Band 7

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

Fixed term Clinical Psychologist Band 7 post, based at Leasowe, Wirral.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills within a Community Learning Disability Service whilst being supported by a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and other members of the team.

The service provides person-centred support to people with learning disabilities, who may also experience co-morbid mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour and/ or autism. The service offers a full multi-disciplinary approach and this post will be integral to the team, consisting of psychiatrists, community nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists. Suitable candidates will have had significant experience working with people with learning disabilities and be able to demonstrate leadership experience and qualities. The post holder will ensure the most appropriate psychological interventions are offered in a timely manner and with service user satisfaction at the core of this. Access to transport for work purposes is essential as the post holder will be required to travel as part of their role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention in order to facilitate positive change and enhance quality in the lives of people with learning disabilities, through direct and indirect therapeutic support.

They should be willing to be adaptable in working across a range of community settings, including people's homes. They will assist to supervise and support junior members of the team and clinical psychology trainees. A commitment to quality improvement initiatives and research is essential as we also host the Centre for Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID).

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

373-LD0576

Job locations

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe Wirral

CH46 1PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral or other HCPC recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology. Knowledge to include: models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, 2 or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• Current HCPC registration as practitioner psychologists

Desirable

• Evidence of further training, course attendance in relevant areas of neuropsychological practice

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing complex and/or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.
• Knowledge and experience of cognitive assessments.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of supervision theory and practice.
• Skills in working with people with complex and specialist needs
• Ability to apply psychological knowledge and creatively in developing new initiatives.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and nonprofessional groups.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of engaging and sustaining work with complex clients.
• Experience of exercising responsibility for clients' psychological care

Desirable

• Clinical experience within neuropsychology service(s)/brain injury.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of liaison with other health professiona
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision of others

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral or other HCPC recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology. Knowledge to include: models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, 2 or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• Current HCPC registration as practitioner psychologists

Desirable

• Evidence of further training, course attendance in relevant areas of neuropsychological practice

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing complex and/or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.
• Knowledge and experience of cognitive assessments.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of supervision theory and practice.
• Skills in working with people with complex and specialist needs
• Ability to apply psychological knowledge and creatively in developing new initiatives.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and nonprofessional groups.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of engaging and sustaining work with complex clients.
• Experience of exercising responsibility for clients' psychological care

Desirable

• Clinical experience within neuropsychology service(s)/brain injury.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of liaison with other health professiona
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision of others

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe Wirral

CH46 1PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe Wirral

CH46 1PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Psychologist

Dr . Sally Craven

[email protected]

01514888043

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

373-LD0576

Job locations

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe Wirral

CH46 1PQ

United Kingdom

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