Psychologist – learning disabilities

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to work within an inpatients service in North Staffordshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a psychologically informed MDT who work on an inpatients service with adult service users who present with a learning disability and/or autism, complex mental health (such as a personality disorder) and may have a forensic history.

The post holder will providing Positive Behavioural Support (PBS), specialist assessment and treatment long with supervising assistant Psychologists.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Both part time and full time will be considered.

Salary – up to £59,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with complex needs such as autism, learning disabilities and trauma either during doctoral training or post qualification. Those due to qualify in 2022 are encouraged to apply.

Why Shire Healthcare?

You will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 17 years experience, 11 years of which recruiting solely within Psychology and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.