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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Band 8a or Band 7 to 8a preceptorship (Learning Disabilities) - One full-time, permanent post.

 We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist who has a genuine passion for working with people with learning disabilities to join the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) in Bolton. The position will be offered at either Band 8a or within a Band 7 to 8a preceptorship, dependent upon experience. You will form part of a supportive psychology team who will be committed to your development. 

You will provide a direct clinical service to adults with learning disabilities  experiencing psychological difficulties. You will also provide consultancy, training and advice to other clinical staff. You will also contribute to the on-going planning, development and evaluation of the specialty and local learning disability services. Should you commence at band 7, at appointment to Band 8a you will have additional responsibility for developing the psychology service provision across our priority areas. You will be supervised and line managed by the lead clinical psychologist. You will be part of a  dynamic psychology team who currently specialise in ACT, EMDR, and trauma informed care. There is a commitment to regular CPD opportunities including local Special Interest Groups and the service's regular CPD sessions. We also have a commitment to reflective/reflexive practice.

Main duties of the job

Your role will primarily be in the assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and their support system. You may be required to utilise and analyse neuropsychological assessments to inform a person's support. You may be required to offer supervision to assistant psychologists, and to trainee psychologists at an appropriate time. You may also offer advice, consultation and training to the MDT and/or staff teams. You may be required to undertake audits and research, or service development work.

Working for our organisation

This is an  exciting time for the specialty as there is a new psychology team in place, consisting of two qualified psychologists and two assistants.  CLDT psychology in Bolton is based within an integrated multi-disciplinary team with a strong, supportive and experienced health contingent.

The service has a commitment to supporting CPD and the psychology service has regularly provided placements for local trainee clinical psychologists. The preceptorship role will involve funding and support for a suitable program of learning and experience Therefore, those who have recently qualified or will do so this year, and who have an interest in developing their careers in learning disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme of Staff Engagement.

Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas. The team base of Farnworth Town Hall offers on site and convenient street parking and is within minutes of the M60/M61/M62 motorway networks for those who may wish to travel from further afield.  There is also an attractive relocation package available to those who are eligible for it.