Senior Clinical Psychologist

Based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, the role is embedded within the CNTW NHS Foundation Trust’s neurodevelopmental assessment team, working alongside Principal Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists to assess children and young people. The position involves leading complex assessments, formulating formulations, and ensuring care is centred on the young person and their family, within a multidisciplinary environment that values teamwork and clinical excellence.

The employer seeks a candidate with a doctoral qualification in clinical psychology, HCPC registration, and substantial post-qualification experience in neurodevelopmental assessment across outpatient, community, and inpatient settings. Essential requirements include formal training in clinical supervision (minimum 50 hours over 18 months), experience delivering clinical supervision, and expertise in evidence-based interventions and complex psychological assessment methods. Desirable attributes encompass additional qualifications in therapeutic models and research methodology, alongside strong communication skills for conveying technical information to families and professionals.

The post is permanent, offered at Band 8a under the Agenda for Change pay scheme, with a salary range of £57,528 to £64,750 per annum pro rata. It operates on a part-time basis and provides access to clinical and management supervision, opportunities for leadership development, teaching, training, and research. Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026 via the original advert, with no further details required beyond the advertised terms.