Job summary We are looking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist at Band 8a (or Band 7 with preceptorship opportunity), with real enthusiasm to work across both the Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) organic inpatient service, Poppy Ward (0.8wte), and the functional mental health inpatient service, Rose Ward (0.2wte), at the Gosport War Memorial Hospital. Poppy Ward provides care to older people with organic conditions such as dementia and behaviour that challenges, and aims to provide an integrated service, supporting their families and the associated care systems. This new and exciting post offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new psychological service to OPMH organic inpatients. Rose Ward provides care to older people with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, personality disorder and psychosis, using the Comprehend Cope and Connect trans-diagnostic approach. The responsibilities will include the provision of psychological assessment (including neuropsychology as appropriate), formulation and therapeutic interventions to older people and their carers in an inpatient setting, to be a source of advice to the multi-professional team on psychological issues and to offer consultation and advice to other mental health professionals. Psychological input is highly valued and regarded by both services. You will automatically be considered for other equivalent posts within OPMH. Main duties of the job Responsible for: Attached assistant, graduate psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists on placement and band 7 clinical psychologists as appropriate. Liaises with:Other team members, psychologists and members of other disciplines and agencies responsible for a client's care Position within the organisation: Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Division About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £50,952 to £57,349 a year Based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-PSE-5874 Job locations Gosport War Memorial Hospital Bury Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3PW Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. HCPC Registration Person Specification Qualifications Essential DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. HCPC Registration 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Gosport War Memorial Hospital Bury Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3PW Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)