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Principal Clinical PsychologistinHackney WickinHackney WickPUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Band 8b: £70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum pro rata Inc HCAs  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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The Principal Clinical Psychologist position at East London NHS Foundation Trust in Hackney Wick involves a leadership role geared towards ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and related services for older adults. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist to maintain clinical governance and provide expert psychological care to service users with complex mental health conditions, including those with dementia. Responsibilities include conducting specialized psychological assessments, implementing tailored interventions, and offering consultation to multidisciplinary teams and external organisations.

In addition to direct clinical work, the role emphasises indirect support through the development and delivery of training and supervision for staff, fostering a psychologically informed environment. The Principal Clinical Psychologist will engage in service development initiatives, research activities, and community outreach to improve the mental health care of older adults. This includes addressing the needs of diverse populations and ensuring that all clinical practices are adaptive and culturally sensitive. Regular supervision and professional development are also integral to the role to maintain high standards of practice within a structured clinical governance framework.

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