Clinical Psychologist | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £62,682 p.a. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 1EF |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7743271/152-M48725 |
Summary
This post offers great opportunities with our Team of Clinical Psychologists. We are supportive and skilled in working with Adults with Learning Disabilities. As CP's in this specialty, we feel we have the best of all worlds as our work is so diverse, including a whole range of MH issues, dementia, neuropsychology, challenging behaviour, capacity, bereavement, trauma, Autism, etc. We are free to use a range of inventive adaptations to meet communication and cognitive needs, and we are trained in a range of therapies including CAT, EMDR, ACT and CBT. We are involved in a range of exciting clinical and research initiatives and are closely affiliated with the Doctoral Clinical Psychology programmes at Exeter and Southampton.
We work with a wider MDT, meaning that skills are shared and support is always available through close working with colleagues from both Health and Social Care.
As a Team, we provide excellent clinical supervision, support, and opportunities to develop skills and professional development. We have a brilliant record of providing additional training opportunities to our clinical psychologists in a range of therapies as well as any specialist areas of interest.
We provide a comprehensive and supported Preceptorship Programme from the Band 7 to Band 8a for this role. This is a great opportunity to consolidate and develop core skills learned during clinical training, under the supervision of highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologists.
The role is very diverse, and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of really skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults who have a learning disability. Clinical work covers a whole range of different problems with which patients may present, as well as skilled and often complex assessment, including capacity, diagnostic assessments, etc. Group work is possible and can be done with colleagues from within the CTLD as well as with colleagues in other services. Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the Psychology Team, as well as the wider MDT is a regular part of our role.
This is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week primarily covering Bridport and Dorchester with flexible input into other Community Learning Disability Teams in Dorset that suit the applicant and service needs. We would also consider those people who would like to consider a Job Share opportunity.
Please see attached the Band 7 and Band 8a specific Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the requirements for this role.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Mar 2026