Career Opportunities: Clinical Psychologist - Adult Disability Service - Band 8b (95922)

Requisition ID 95922 - Posted  - Health and Social Care - Guernsey

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Service Area: Adult Disability Service - Learning Disabilities and Autism

Salary Band: Band 8b

Salary Range: £85,329 - £105,342 per annum 

Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role:

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to be part of the Adult Disability Service.

The post holder will be a UK-registered Clinical Psychologist specialising in Learning Disabilities and Autism. They will work in accordance with the standards and codes of conduct set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place for clinical supervision and continuing professional development to maintain professional registration.

The post holder will be responsible for providing, planning, and developing a systemic and comprehensive Clinical Psychology service for adults with learning disabilities and autism. This will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

They will deliver a high-quality assessment and intervention service that is well integrated with other professional services. The service will be targeted at adults with learning disabilities who present with a wide range of psychological needs, including individuals whose behaviours may challenge services.

The post holder will also be responsible for providing clinical supervision to allocated staff within the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDAT). In addition, they will facilitate regular group supervision sessions to support teams in developing psychological formulations and offering structured guidance for managing complex cases.

A proportion of the role will be based within the Autism Diagnostic Team. The post holder will also contribute as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, supporting ongoing service improvement and development. Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.

Job Description

You can find out more about the service here: Adult Disability Services - States of Guernsey 

This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme. We will also consider previous service in a substantive post in the NHS or Local Authority towards entitlement to annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay.    

Annual Bonus: Staff who are in post on 31 January will receive a lump sum payment every February. 

 Relocation: For candidates needing to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey for the post, we offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual’s circumstances.  

More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive found here: Relocation Directive 2024 

Employment Permit: This role offers eligible off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit, subject to UK and Guernsey Immigration Clearance where applicable. This permit enables candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.  

Detailed information about Employment Permits can be found here: Employment Permit Information 

Accommodation: The Long-Term Employment Permit enables staff to either rent or buy local market accommodation. 

For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links: 

Locate Guernsey 

Visit Guernsey 

Getting to Know Guernsey Brochure  

Living and Working in Guernsey Brochure 

Contact: Trish Shedwick, Operational Lead on tel. (01481) 224010 or email: Trish.Shedwick@gov.gg

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact(s) named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.

Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting in post. 

The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks. 

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