Clinical Psychologist – Band 7

Health and Care, Human Resource
Uk
August 9, 2025
Full Time Part Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our Physical Health Rehabilitation Psychology (PHRP) team. This service is part of the wider Department of Physical Health Psychology, offering specialist psychological support to individuals with long-term physical health conditions (LTCs) and associated mental health difficulties across Cambrai.

As a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist, you will deliver psychological therapy and assessment within an established biopsychosocial care model, working across both primary and secondary care, including liaison with acute services.

Clinical Focus Areas May Include:

  • Long-term conditions (e.g. COPD, diabetes, coronary disease)

  • Cancer and palliative care

  • Maternal mental health

  • Neurological conditions

  • Chronic pain and persistent physical symptoms

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver highly specialized psychological assessments and interventions to patients with physical health and psychological needs.

  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) across care settings.

  • Liaise with other professionals to ensure coordinated care.

  • Provide clinical supervision to other psychological practitioners.

  • Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and research projects.

  • Promote integrated, compassionate, and values-based care in line with Trust priorities.

  • Work independently within established protocols, referring to management only when necessary.

About the Department

The Physical Health Psychology department at NCIC is committed to promoting wellbeing through integrated psychological care for people facing complex physical health challenges. The team values compassion—for self, colleagues, and patients—and supports staff development, supervision, and reflective practice.

What We’re Looking For

  • HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (or eligible for registration).

  • Experience or interest in physical health psychology and working with complex needs.

  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within MDTs.

  • Skills in supervision, teaching, or service development are desirable.

Why Join NCIC?

At North Cambria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care across a rural and remote region. We are a clinically-led organization with strong values and a commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Our five core principles:

  • Clinically-led services

  • Safe, high-quality care

  • Positive patient experiences

  • A supportive workplace culture

  • Responsible financial management

Employee Benefits

  • 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 10 years (pro rata for part-time)

  • Flexible working schemes

  • Excellent NHS Pension

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Program  (EAP)

  • Access to NHS staff discounts across major retailers

  • Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates

  • Lease car scheme (if applicable)

Important Information

  • All candidates must meet eligibility criteria under the Health and Care Visa/Skilled Worker visa rules. Please check the UK Government Immigration Salary List (ISL) before applying.

  • This post requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List. Cost will be deducted from salary.

    • Enhanced DBS: £55.40 (Inch. admin fee)

    • Standard DBS: £27.40 (inch admin fee)

  • Overseas police checks may be required if you have lived abroad for 6+ months in the past 5 years.

  • As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria.

How to Apply

  • Review the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

  • Submit your application early – this post may close before the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received.

  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited via email to select an interview time through their Trace account.

For more information about careers at NCIC, visit our Careers Page.

We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome you to our team.

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