Job summary
22.5 - 30 hours/week - 3 or 4 days per week
We are currently seeking a highly specialised Clinical
Psychologist with advanced expertise in neuropsychological assessment,
formulation and care planning. This a great opportunity to join a well-established
Psychology service and support the senior staff in service development and help
promote a psychological framework across the organisation.
Supervision,
staff well-being, dedicated office space and continued professional development
are some of the main priorities we adopt to ensure a supportive work
environment.
Please note: The earliest
start date for this position is 03 November 2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be responsible for the
provision of expert neuropsychological services to the service users with
suspected or confirmed neurological conditions.
The role will focus on delivering high-quality
neuropsychological assessments to support diagnosis, treatment planning,
capacity assessments, and cognitive rehabilitation recommendations.
The Psychologist will be embedded within a team of
Psychological professionals, whom work across the organisation. They will have a
fundamental role within the Multi-Disciplinary Team of our Older Peoples
services, providing staff consultation, guidance on clinical outcomes,
assisting with formulations and delivering relevant staff training where
required.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN CLINICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 To
provide comprehensive highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological
assessments and treatments for service
users with complex neurological conditions using psychometric tests, self-report measures,
rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured
interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the
service users care.
1.2 To
formulate, evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into
account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors,
concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the
individual, family or group.
1.3 Provide
and deliver detailed written reports for referrers and service users to aid in
diagnosis and treatment planning.
1.4 Provide
expert opinion and reports on the basis of psychological assessment outcomes,
including reports for diagnostic clarification, treatment planning and
medico-legal purposes.
1.5 Use
and interpret complex psychological measures appropriately and ethically.
1.6 Participate
in MDTs, to present psychological findings and offers recommendations and
psychological input.
1.7 Offer
clinical input regarding mental capacity, differential diagnosis and functional
versus organic presentations.
1.8 Provide
specialist consultation to colleagues across Navigo and primary care regarding
the interpretations and implications of neuropsychological findings.
1.9 Offer
short-term evidence-based psychological interventions or recommendations for
psychological care pathways where indicated, particularly in adjustment to
diagnosis, mood difficulties associated with neurological illness or cognitive
rehabilitation strategies.
1.10 Contribute
to staff training on cognitive screening, assessment tools and recognising
cognitive deficits.
1.11 Contribute
to equitable access and culturally competent assessment, taking into account
the service users culture, language, education, ethnicity and neurodiversity.
1.12 Undertakes
risk assessment and risk management for service users and provides specialist
advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and
risk management.
1.13 Liaises
regularly with other professionals involved with the service users care,
ensuring any concerns regarding welfare or risk to self or others is passed on
in a timely manner.
1.14 Provides
specialist psychological advice, supervision, guidance and consultation to
other staff contributing directly to service users diagnosis, formulation and
intervention plan.
1.15 Autonomously
manage complex assessments caseload effectively.
1.16 Provide
clinical supervision and support to other trained professionals.
1.17 Support
with the development of non-qualified psychological professionals and trainees,
which may include supervision, teaching or support with their continued
professional development.
1.18 Participate
in working groups across the organisation, when agreed with line manager,
providing a psychological perspective and inputting on clinical pathways when
appropriate.
1.19 To
build links with local universities, representing the service when required and
assist in providing clinical placements to Psychology doctorate students.
1.20 Develop
positive working relationships with other local Psychology services, liaising
with other Psychology professionals and promoting the service in a professional
manner.
1.21 Maintaining
professional registrations and accredited status where required, meeting the
needs for continued professional development.
1.22 To
participate in formal research, as and when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN CLINICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 To
provide comprehensive highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological
assessments and treatments for service
users with complex neurological conditions using psychometric tests, self-report measures,
rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured
interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the
service users care.
1.2 To
formulate, evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into
account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors,
concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the
individual, family or group.
1.3 Provide
and deliver detailed written reports for referrers and service users to aid in
diagnosis and treatment planning.
1.4 Provide
expert opinion and reports on the basis of psychological assessment outcomes,
including reports for diagnostic clarification, treatment planning and
medico-legal purposes.
1.5 Use
and interpret complex psychological measures appropriately and ethically.
1.6 Participate
in MDTs, to present psychological findings and offers recommendations and
psychological input.
1.7 Offer
clinical input regarding mental capacity, differential diagnosis and functional
versus organic presentations.
1.8 Provide
specialist consultation to colleagues across Navigo and primary care regarding
the interpretations and implications of neuropsychological findings.
1.9 Offer
short-term evidence-based psychological interventions or recommendations for
psychological care pathways where indicated, particularly in adjustment to
diagnosis, mood difficulties associated with neurological illness or cognitive
rehabilitation strategies.
1.10 Contribute
to staff training on cognitive screening, assessment tools and recognising
cognitive deficits.
1.11 Contribute
to equitable access and culturally competent assessment, taking into account
the service users culture, language, education, ethnicity and neurodiversity.
1.12 Undertakes
risk assessment and risk management for service users and provides specialist
advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and
risk management.
1.13 Liaises
regularly with other professionals involved with the service users care,
ensuring any concerns regarding welfare or risk to self or others is passed on
in a timely manner.
1.14 Provides
specialist psychological advice, supervision, guidance and consultation to
other staff contributing directly to service users diagnosis, formulation and
intervention plan.
1.15 Autonomously
manage complex assessments caseload effectively.
1.16 Provide
clinical supervision and support to other trained professionals.
1.17 Support
with the development of non-qualified psychological professionals and trainees,
which may include supervision, teaching or support with their continued
professional development.
1.18 Participate
in working groups across the organisation, when agreed with line manager,
providing a psychological perspective and inputting on clinical pathways when
appropriate.
1.19 To
build links with local universities, representing the service when required and
assist in providing clinical placements to Psychology doctorate students.
1.20 Develop
positive working relationships with other local Psychology services, liaising
with other Psychology professionals and promoting the service in a professional
manner.
1.21 Maintaining
professional registrations and accredited status where required, meeting the
needs for continued professional development.
1.22 To
participate in formal research, as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology accredited by the BPS and HCPC
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Trained in clinical supervision and supervision of doctoral trainees
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to this clinical area
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
- Leadership or management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working as a practitioner psychologist, including in a senior role in this specialised clinical area.
- Experience conducting a wide variety of neuropsychological assessments
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups, presenting with a range of clinical severity and mental health presentations.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering teaching to help support staff development
- Experience of delivering teaching to help support staff development
- Experience of working across teams and developing effective professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary framework.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and work positively with staff to encourage motivation and embrace change
- Effective time management and IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of advanced skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on clinical practice and service development.
- To ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant national and local policies and their application into this specialised clinical field
- Knowledge of theory and practice of advanced psychological therapies for serious mental health difficulties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology accredited by the BPS and HCPC
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Trained in clinical supervision and supervision of doctoral trainees
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to this clinical area
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
- Leadership or management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working as a practitioner psychologist, including in a senior role in this specialised clinical area.
- Experience conducting a wide variety of neuropsychological assessments
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups, presenting with a range of clinical severity and mental health presentations.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering teaching to help support staff development
- Experience of delivering teaching to help support staff development
- Experience of working across teams and developing effective professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary framework.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and work positively with staff to encourage motivation and embrace change
- Effective time management and IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of advanced skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on clinical practice and service development.
- To ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant national and local policies and their application into this specialised clinical field
- Knowledge of theory and practice of advanced psychological therapies for serious mental health difficulties
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).
