Clinical Psychologist

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic Clinical Psychologists to join the Adult Psychology Service as part of the Dorset Adult Psychology Service.

You will work with friendly and dedicated psychologists/therapists to provide specialist psychological services for adults CMHTs in Dorset.

• Develop individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue professional development and work with a skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families and carers, and to staff of the community team and other organisations involved in care.
• Support the Poole, Purbeck, Wimborne, Christchurch and Bournemouth Adult Community Mental Health Teams.
• Consult and supervise other professionals from within the OPP team and the wider MDT.
• Develop highly specialised programmes of care and make judgments involving complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. The successful applicant will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and the delivery of appropriate highly specialised programmes of care, including psychotherapy, where highly complex facts must be considered and expert opinion may differ.

Job share is considered. Both posts are 37.5 hours per week, one based at Kings Park Hospital, Bournemouth, and the second at various locations across East Dorset.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset, there is also the possibility of a relocation package which can be discussed in interview. For further details on relocation expenses please email