Clinical Psychologist (Development post band 7 - 8a)

Band 7-8a Clinical Psychologist

We are seeking a Band 7-8a Clinical Psychologist to join our well established Intellectual Disabilities CAMHS team in Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly skilled, compassionate multidisciplinary team where staff wellbeing, psychological safety and reflective practice are genuinely prioritised.

Responsibilities

Deliver a specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with intellectual disabilities and co occurring mental health needs.

• Work with complex and high needs presentations within a trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming framework
• Provide clinical leadership, consultation and supervision within the MDT
• Employ strong multi agency working with families, education and social care
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement

Provide psychological advice, consultation, training and supervision to non psychological colleagues; deliver direct psychological assessments and interventions; offer clinical support for pilot projects and clinical developments across the service; liaise closely with other Clinical Psychologists and senior staff to support implementation of agreed system changes and service developments.

Qualifications

Registered Clinical Psychologist with significant experience in CAMHS, intellectual disabilities or related services, and a passion for ethical work with children and families.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Regular reflective spaces and supervision
• A culture of psychological safety and kindness
• Workloads that support sustainable, high quality practice
• Ongoing learning and CPD
• Co production and co delivery of the Service alongside Experts by Experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. You must hold a valid right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship if successful.

Advert closes on Thursday 28 May 2026.