Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity to lead on compassionate, high quality psychological care for older people and people with dementia in an established and valued team? If so, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Psychologist for a permanent full time position working across our Older Adult inpatient wards. Our team bases are in Colchester and Clacton and serve the North East locality of the Trust We are situated within an MSNAP accredited Specialist Dementia Service at The King's Wood Centre in Colchester. The service is staffed by a dedicated and compassionate multidisciplinary team and our ward in Clacton has achieved reaccreditation via the Gold Standard Framework for end of life care. Main duties of the job This is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to develop clinical leadership skills and further consolidate supervisory responsibilities, alongside working with clients both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve a flexible combination of inpatient work spanning services for older adults both with and without dementia. It would suit a Psychologist interested in a varied post including psychological therapy, neuropsychological assessment, group work and training of non-psychology colleagues. You will be well supported by a team of four qualified Psychologists, two CAPs and two Assistant Psychologists who provide input across our Memory Assessment Service, Mild Cognitive Impairment pathway, and post-diagnostic Dementia Service, Supervision will be provided by a senior Psychologist and you will also benefit from access to the wider professional network of Clinical Psychologists within EPUT. Our team's CPD interests are diverse and include qualifications in neuropsychology, ACT, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 364-A-8263-C Job locations King's Wood Centre and Landermere Centre Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JY Job description Job responsibilities Psychologists working in the Trust enjoy close academic and training links with the University of Essex Doctoral Training Course and CAP programme and provide regular placements for trainees. You will also benefit from access to the wider professional network in the Psychological Services Directorate with interests in CFT, DBT, systemic therapy, CAT and psychotherapy. This post is funded at 8a, dependent on experience. Preceptorship is available at Band 7 and the successful candidate will be supported to progress to 8A as part of the appraisal process. Job description Job responsibilities Psychologists working in the Trust enjoy close academic and training links with the University of Essex Doctoral Training Course and CAP programme and provide regular placements for trainees. You will also benefit from access to the wider professional network in the Psychological Services Directorate with interests in CFT, DBT, systemic therapy, CAT and psychotherapy. This post is funded at 8a, dependent on experience. Preceptorship is available at Band 7 and the successful candidate will be supported to progress to 8A as part of the appraisal process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology HCPC registered Desirable Evidence of relevant CPD in relation to area of specialism/interest Experience Essential Clear evidence of interest in working with older people and people with dementia Desirable Clear evidence of working in MDTs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology HCPC registered Desirable Evidence of relevant CPD in relation to area of specialism/interest Experience Essential Clear evidence of interest in working with older people and people with dementia Desirable Clear evidence of working in MDTs 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Wood Centre and Landermere Centre Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JY Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)