Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

The must haves for this role:

A post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Clinical supervision training for doctorate psychology trainees (BPS Registered course) and other qualified clinicians.
Post qualification specialist training to accreditable level in at least two areas of psychological practice directly related to the clinical requirements of this post.
Accreditations to reflect post qualification training (e.g., BABCP, UKCP, ACAT, SRCN).
Experience of working with adults with severe mental illness (SMI).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, professional growth and compassionate care, while helping to shape and develop psychological services for adults across Berkshire.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.

Please don't hesitate to contact Gareth Mitchell (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) by emailing who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust