East Surrey Later Life Clinical Psychologist (B8a or B7-B8a Dev role)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust East Surrey Later Life Clinical Psychologist (B8a or B7-B8a Dev role) The closing date is 23 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for a qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological care for older people across East Surrey, primarily within the Elmbridge and Mole Valley community mental health teams, with some work in Epsom. The role involves supporting older adults with mental health difficulties, memory concerns and dementia-related behavioural needs, while working closely with families and carers to deliver compassionate, person-centred care. You will join a friendly and experienced team of Psychologists specialising in later life services across community and inpatient settings. We are committed to innovation, professional development and delivering excellent care for older people and those who support them. The successful candidate will receive a personalised development plan tailored to their interests and service needs, alongside regular CPD opportunities, high-quality clinical and neuropsychological supervision, and strong peer support. We have established links with the University of Surrey Doctoral Clinical Psychology programme and actively support the development of Psychologists in Training. This post is suitable for experienced Senior Psychologists working at Band 8a, those seeking progression from Band 7 to Band 8a, and newly qualified psychologists interested in a Band 7 to 8a preceptorship opportunity. Main duties of the job This role involves working autonomously in conducting detailed assessment and formulation, therapeutic intervention, and neuropsychological assessment and interventions, covering both mental health and organic referrals for people living in the local community. You will be working closely and collaboratively with the local multi-disciplinary teams in this region. A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to support teams to embed psychosocial approaches within everyday practice. At an 8a level you will also be supporting and supervising pre-qualified and qualified Psychology staff. There will be opportunities to lead on quality improvement projects and to contribute to the development of later life psychology provision across the neighbourhood teams. We support the undertaking of leadership and supervisor training to enable you to develop your skills and progress in your role. This post requires travelling throughout Surrey in line with service need and therefore a car driver is essential. About us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well. We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress. Surrey is a beautiful