Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
East Surrey Later Life Clinical Psychologist (B8a or B7-B8a Dev role)
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Job Title: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
About the Role
We are looking for a qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological care for older people across East Surrey, primarily within the Elmbridge and Mole Valley community mental health teams, with some work in Epsom.
The role involves supporting older adults with mental health difficulties, memory concerns, and dementia-related behavioural needs, while working closely with families and carers to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
About the Team
- You will join a friendly and experienced team of Psychologists specialising in later life services across community and inpatient settings.
- We are committed to innovation, professional development, and delivering excellent care for older people and those who support them.
- The successful candidate will receive:
- A personalised development plan tailored to their interests and service needs
- Regular CPD opportunities
- High-quality clinical and neuropsychological supervision
- Strong peer support
- We have established links with the University of Surrey Doctoral Clinical Psychology programme and actively support the development of Psychologists in Training.
Requirements
- This post is suitable for experienced Senior Psychologists working at Band 8a, those seeking progression from Band 7 to Band 8a, and newly qualified psychologists interested in a Band 7 to 8a preceptorship opportunity.
- You will be working autonomously in conducting detailed assessment and formulation, therapeutic intervention, and neuropsychological assessment and interventions, covering both mental health and organic referrals for people living in the local community.
- You will be working closely and collaboratively with the local multi-disciplinary teams in this region.
- A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to support teams to embed psychosocial approaches within everyday practice.
- At an 8a level, you will also be supporting and supervising pre-qualified and qualified Psychology staff.
- There will be opportunities to lead on quality improvement projects and to contribute to the development of later life psychology provision across the neighbourhood teams.
- We support the undertaking of leadership and supervisor training to enable you to develop your skills and progress in your role.
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Additional Information
- This post requires travelling throughout Surrey in line with service need, and therefore a car driver is essential.
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high-quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
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- We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability, and Community Trusts to work for nationwide.
- Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking, and excellent health and wellbeing support.
- We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
About Surrey
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Application
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dr Sarah Johnson
- Job title: Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: DrSarah.Johnson@sabp.nhs.uk
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