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Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist/Forensically Modified DBT

<h2>Job summary</h2>
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Psychologist, to lead the Long-Term Conditions part of Paediatric Psychological Support Service based at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital. The post-holder will be part of a small team of psychologists working with children diagnosed with a range of long-term medical conditions (e.g. inflammatory bowel diseases, juvenile arthritis, epilepsy) living in Brighton and Hove. This role includes close collaboration with another 8a psychologist who leads on working with children with long-term conditions living outside of Brighton and Hove. 



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 The Long-Term Conditions Service offer short-term therapy, as well as consultation and training to support the needs of children diagnosed with long-term medical conditions. as a service, we draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, systemic, mindfulness, ACT and EMDR. The focus of this role would be to oversee the incoming referrals to the service and responses to these, including holding a clinical caseload and supervising the clinical work of a band 7 psychologist (and at times a trainee clinical psychologist). This role would suit a flexible and dynamic practitioner who is able to develop treatment plans that are tailored to the needs of children, young people and their families, which might include individual, parent-child, parent or group work, as well as close liaison with medical teams and other agencies. There is room for innovation within the service, with previous practitioners offering Tree of Life groups, Woodland Wellbeing days and sea swimming groups to support young people to have a different experience of themselves and build their confidence. Opportunities to develop appropriate staff training and group work is also supported where this meets a clinical need. The post-holder would be encouraged to supervise or co-supervise a trainee clinical psychologist.



 <h3>About us</h3>
 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services in and across Sussex. Psychological therapies are highly valued in Sussex Partnership and Psychological therapists occupy a range of senior positions across the Trust, it is a great Trust to work in as a Psychologist. Working here offers continued training and development, variety, plus all the benefits of living in Sussex. Sussex is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant communities, rural areas, and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs. The Trust has recently been rated by the CQC as Good overall and Outstanding for care. We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.


 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 19 December 2025

 
 <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
 Agenda for change

 
 
 <h3>Band</h3>
 
 Band 8a
 
 

 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 £55,690 to £62,682 a year
 
 pro rata
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
 Permanent

 

 
 <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
 
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
 
 354-CS-21830
 

 
 
 
 <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
 
 
 Royal Alex Hospital
 North Drive
 Brighton
 
 BN2 5BE
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about and skilled in working in health settings and/ or of working with children, who is keen to develop their skills in the psychology of health conditions. If this sounds like you, please contact us. Supervision of band 7s 2 x 1 hour per month Supervision of a trainee could co-supervise with a colleague (1 hour per week s/v) or supervise full placement (1.5-2 hours per week s/v) Oversight of and responses to referrals/ queries about the service outside of referrals meetings and afterwards (e.g. reviewing and confirming referral response letters drafted by admin) Attendance at referrals meeting/ LTC team meeting/ business meeting (currently all on a Tuesday) 4 direct clinical cases weekly if not supervising a trainee. If supervising a trainee, weekly direct clinical hours would be replaced by supervision (3 clinical cases for co-supervising; 2 direct clinical cases if supervising full placement) Occasional more urgent response on ward if there is capacity Liaison with medical teams/ school/ social care/ other agencies ad hoc as needed for cases/ referral queries Job title Email address Telephone number Person specification [WT1]Not sure if this stuff would normally go on front page of advert? I've adjusted it anyway - it's a starting point for you guys but likely would need to be adjusted depending on who comes in. Also would need adjusting if Emma's hours added to it.
 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about and skilled in working in health settings and/ or of working with children, who is keen to develop their skills in the psychology of health conditions. If this sounds like you, please contact us. Supervision of band 7s 2 x 1 hour per month Supervision of a trainee could co-supervise with a colleague (1 hour per week s/v) or supervise full placement (1.5-2 hours per week s/v) Oversight of and responses to referrals/ queries about the service outside of referrals meetings and afterwards (e.g. reviewing and confirming referral response letters drafted by admin) Attendance at referrals meeting/ LTC team meeting/ business meeting (currently all on a Tuesday) 4 direct clinical cases weekly if not supervising a trainee. If supervising a trainee, weekly direct clinical hours would be replaced by supervision (3 clinical cases for co-supervising; 2 direct clinical cases if supervising full placement) Occasional more urgent response on ward if there is capacity Liaison with medical teams/ school/ social care/ other agencies ad hoc as needed for cases/ referral queries Job title Email address Telephone number Person specification [WT1]Not sure if this stuff would normally go on front page of advert? I've adjusted it anyway - it's a starting point for you guys but likely would need to be adjusted depending on who comes in. Also would need adjusting if Emma's hours added to it.
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Person Specification</h2>
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
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 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK], including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, approved by the HPC.</li>
 
 <li>Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HPC)</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Knowledge/Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.</li>
 
 <li>Demonstrate specialist experience gained postqualification of working as an applied psychologist with evidence of having received a substantial amount of clinical supervision (normally in the region of approximately 50 hours).</li>
 
 <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse</li>
 
 <li>Experience of the application of applied psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of guidance and legislation in relation to the client group and mental health</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).</li>
 
 <li>High level of knowledge and skills in neuropsychology and evidence of further practice and/or training since qualification.</li>
 
 <li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li>
 
 <li>Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HPC</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 Person Specification
 
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK], including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, approved by the HPC.</li>
 
 <li>Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HPC)</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Knowledge/Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.</li>
 
 <li>Demonstrate specialist experience gained postqualification of working as an applied psychologist with evidence of having received a substantial amount of clinical supervision (normally in the region of approximately 50 hours).</li>
 
 <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse</li>
 
 <li>Experience of the application of applied psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of guidance and legislation in relation to the client group and mental health</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).</li>
 
 <li>High level of knowledge and skills in neuropsychology and evidence of further practice and/or training since qualification.</li>
 
 <li>Formal training in supervision of other psychologists</li>
 
 <li>Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HPC</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
 

 
 <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
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 From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.
 

 
 <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
 
 Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
 

 
 <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.
 From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.
 

 
 <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
 
 Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
 <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Royal Alex Hospital
 North Drive
 Brighton
 
 BN2 5BE
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Royal Alex Hospital
 North Drive
 Brighton
 
 BN2 5BE
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>

Clinical Psychologist

A leading veterinary care provider is hiring a Veterinary Surgeon for their practice in Ashtead, England. The role involves delivering exceptional clinical care and mentoring the team while ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive benefits, including private medical insurance from day one, life assurance, and clinical CPD funding, are offered. Join a dedicated team committed to animal care and professional excellence.

Veterinary Surgeon - Lead Clinician & Mentor

Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Horsham Job Description Posted Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 01:00Principal Clinical PsychologistLocation: HorshamBrainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do - you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.MAIN PURPOSE:To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter disciplinary team within Kerwin Court, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind.MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>ensuring the provision and development of high quality, innovative, and evidence based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.</li><li>providing specialist psychological assessment of our service users, using psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, structured observations and interviews; - formulating and implementing specialist psychological treatment plans for mental health and adjustment difficulties based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice;</li><li>contributing highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and supervising their implementation; - undertaking psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant service users and advising team members appropriately;</li><li>participating in multidisciplinary team meetings concerned with the delivery and development of clinical services; - Supporting Service Managers/Regional Managers in all aspects of managing the service and to report to the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.</li></ul>ABOUT YOU:What are we looking for?<ul><li>The successful applicant will have a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. It is essential that you are able to gather, analyse and interpret complex multi-factorial clinical information, and formulate this so as to effectively direct team working.</li><li>We are looking for an individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with complex and emotive subjects.</li><li>You will have excellent organisation skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, the ability to administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests, and a track record of conducting clinical research or audit.</li><li>We are looking for a clinical psychologist with experience in neurorehabilitation, an interest in neuropsychology, and motivated to develop an excellent service further.</li></ul>REWARDS:You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.<ul><li>A competitive salary of £64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE</li><li>38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)</li><li>Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Excellent training and support</li><li>Group life assurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Company Pension</li><li>Long Service and Staff Awards</li></ul>We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.To join our friendly team,click the Apply Now button. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Horsham

Drive innovation and transform psychological care in specialist rehabilitation. A rare opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and visionary Clinical Psychologist to lead a specialist service in Birmingham. In this role, you will provide expert assessment and intervention for adults with complex neurological and physical health needs, while guiding and mentoring a team of psychology professionals. Working as a Clinical Psychologist you will be at the heart of a multidisciplinary team, shaping services, improving patient outcomes, and driving innovation in care. The hospital is a leading centre for specialist rehabilitation, supporting adults to rebuild independence and quality of life. It offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged, and your leadership can make a real impact on patient care. This is a permanent part-time role (24h per week). Person Specification: <ul> <li>HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist</li> <li>Strong post-qualification experience in neuropsychology or health psychology</li> <li>Confident leader with excellent communication and teamwork skills</li> <li>Skilled in evidence-based interventions and neuropsychological assessments</li> </ul> Benefits: <ul> <li>Private healthcare scheme &amp; medical insurance - 25 days annual leave bank holidays (pro rata)</li> <li>Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption and family friendly policies)</li> <li>Staff discount scheme including discounted hospital treatment for staff and their families workmanship</li> <li>Health cash plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programmes</li> <li>On-site parking</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development training</li> </ul> Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Clinical Psychologist - Part Time

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an ambitious Clinical Psychologist to lead a specialist service in Birmingham. This part-time role involves expert assessment and intervention for adults with complex health needs, alongside mentoring a team. The position supports professional growth in a collaborative environment, offering enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for development.

Lead Clinical Psychologist - Neuro Rehab (Part-Time)

A message from Rachael Wardell, Executive Director - Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council: "I am really pleased that you're interested in joining Surrey County Council within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. People are the beating heart of everything we do in CFLL. Our collective purpose as a directorate is to ensure that children are seen and heard, are safe and can grow; it is also to ensure that everyone in Surrey - children and adults - benefits from education and can achieve their potential. As a directorate we have big and bold ambitions for the next few years and our workforce is crucial in helping achieve these." Would you like to be part of an innovative, evidence-based and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? There has never been a better time to join us! Our EP Service has a strong commitment to high quality, applied psychology and has dedicated time to engage in a broad range of preventative work, alongside statutory work, with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise. Our Offer to You: <ul> <li>A competitive salary for main grade EPs: Soulbury Scale A, 3 - 8: £47,688 - £57,954 per annum per annum, with up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred). A starting salary at point A5 for newly qualified EPs</li> <li>SPA points 1 and 2 are automatically awarded after 1 and 2 years successful practice</li> <li>London Fringe Area allowance of £939 per annum</li> <li>Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum</li> <li>26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service</li> <li>Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year</li> <li>2 paid volunteering days per year</li> <li>Part time and fixed term opportunities are available</li> <li>Flexible working options around school core hours</li> <li>Mobile and agile working solutions with friendly local bases for office working</li> <li>An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing</li> <li>A comprehensive supervision programme consisting of peer supervision and regular supervision with your line manager</li> <li>A comprehensive induction programme including a buddy for the first term. Newly qualified EPs will also have a reduced caseload for the first term</li> <li>Extensive CPD programme with 7 whole service study days across the year, development activities within area team meetings and opportunities to develop areas of special interest in line with the council's priorities</li> <li>Generous Local Government salary-related pension offered and the option to join the car lease scheme</li> <li>Relocation package of up to £8,000 which is exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions for permanent positions</li> <li>Visa sponsorship.</li> </ul> About the Service We are a large and expanding service consisting of a PEP, Area Senior EPs, EPs, Trainee EPs, Locum / Associate EPs and a dedicated Business Support team. Within the service we are divided into four area quadrants with offices in Weybridge, Reigate and Woking and we will aim to accommodate your preferred location. We are a supportive service, who adopt flexible and hybrid working practices. Our team members tell us that our positive relationships, professional autonomy, continuous professional development and emphasis on regular meetings with peers are real strengths of the service. We are part of a wider Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and work collaboratively with colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health and social care and engage with these services to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are committed to enabling positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational, home and community setting. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and person-centred techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to enable children to thrive in their local communities. Consultation, co-production and inclusion are fundamental to all aspects of our work. We have many interesting opportunities for you to get involved with, some examples include: <ul> <li>Working with Surrey's Virtual School, Surrey Early Education Services, the Team Around the School, Adoption Southeast and our local Mental Health Support Teams</li> <li>Training Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), school staff in Literacy for All approaches, school staff to support CYP experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance, school staff in the Compassionate Schools Programme and Key Adult Programme</li> <li>Supervising trainee EPs, assistant EPs, ELSAs and nurture group teachers</li> <li>Supporting school staff through our bookable consultations, AANTs (Analysis of Additional Needs Tool) and telephone helpline</li> <li>Supporting families through multi family groups</li> <li>Service development activities such as our work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supporting aspiring EPs</li> </ul> About the Roles As part of the Council's commitment to providing early intervention, we are looking to expand our capacity to deliver a sustainable preventative offer to schools, alongside our statutory work, and to strengthen our emotional wellbeing and mental health offer in partnership with health colleagues. We are seeking applicants who have a commitment to delivering high quality work through applied psychology. We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists as well as current year two and three Trainee EPs. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: <ul> <li>You want to work in a service committed to promoting positive futures for children and young people.</li> <li>You have a recognised qualification in Educational Psychology</li> <li>You are registered with the HCPC.</li> </ul> Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our EPs will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. We are a supportive and friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to start your career or to further develop your psychological skills, then please do get in touch to find out more. This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. When your employment begins, you will need to be a member of HCPC. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Educational Psychologist

Surrey County Council's Educational Psychology team are Recruiting!A message from Rachael Wardell, Executive Director - Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council:"I am really pleased that you're interested in joining Surrey County Council within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. People are the beating heart of everything we do in CFLL. Our collective purpose as a directorate is to ensure that children are seen and heard, are safe and can grow; it is also to ensure that everyone in Surrey - children and adults - benefits from education and can achieve their potential. As a directorate we have big and bold ambitions for the next few years and our workforce is crucial in helping achieve these."Would you like to be part of an innovative, evidence-based and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? There has never been a better time to join us!Our EP Service has a strong commitment to high quality, applied psychology and has dedicated time to engage in a broad range of preventative work, alongside statutory work, with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise.Our Offer to You<ul><li>A competitive salary for main grade EPs: Soulbury Scale A, 3 - 8: 47,688 - 57,954 per annum per annum, with up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred). A starting salary at point A5 for newly qualified EPs</li><li>SPA points 1 and 2 are automatically awarded after 1 and 2 years successful practice</li><li>London Fringe Area allowance of 939 per annum</li><li>Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of 963 per annum</li><li>26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service</li><li>Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year</li><li>2 paid volunteering days per year</li><li>Part time and fixed term opportunities are available</li><li>Flexible working options around school core hours</li><li>Mobile and agile working solutions with friendly local bases for office working</li><li>An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing</li><li>A comprehensive supervision programme consisting of peer supervision and regular supervision with your line manager</li><li>A comprehensive induction programme including a buddy for the first term. Newly qualified EPs will also have a reduced caseload for the first term</li><li>Extensive CPD programme with 7 whole service study days across the year, development activities within area team meetings and opportunities to develop areas of special interest in line with the council's priorities</li><li>Generous Local Government salary-related pension offered and the option to join the car lease scheme</li><li>Relocation package of up to 8,000 which is exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions for permanent positions</li><li>Visa sponsorship</li></ul>About the ServiceWe are a large and expanding service consisting of a PEP, Area Senior EPs, EPs, Trainee EPs, Locum / Associate EPs and a dedicated Business Support team. Within the service we are divided into four area quadrants with offices in Weybridge, Reigate and Woking and we will aim to accommodate your preferred location.We are a supportive service, who adopt flexible and hybrid working practices. Our team members tell us that our positive relationships, professional autonomy, continuous professional development and emphasis on regular meetings with peers are real strengths of the service.We are part of a wider Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and work collaboratively with colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health and social care and engage with these services to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health.We are committed to enabling positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational, home and community setting. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and person-centred techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to enable children to thrive in their local communities. Consultation, co-production and inclusion are fundamental to all aspects of our work.We have many interesting opportunities for you to get involved with, some examples include:<ul><li>Working with Surrey's Virtual School, Surrey Early Education Services, the Team Around the School, Adoption Southeast and our local Mental Health Support Teams</li><li>Training Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), school staff in Literacy for All approaches, school staff to support CYP experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance, school staff in the Compassionate Schools Programme and Key Adult Programme</li><li>Supervising trainee EPs, assistant EPs, ELSAs and nurture group teachers</li><li>Supporting school staff through our bookable consultations, AANTs (Analysis of Additional Needs Tool) and telephone helpline</li><li>Supporting families through multi family groups</li><li>Service development activities such as our work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supporting aspiring EPs</li></ul>About the RolesAs part of the Council's commitment to providing early intervention, we are looking to expand our capacity to deliver a sustainable preventative offer to schools, alongside our statutory work, and to strengthen our emotional wellbeing and mental health offer in partnership with health colleagues. We are seeking applicants who have a commitment to delivering high quality work through applied psychology. We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists as well as current year two and three Trainee EPs.Your ApplicationIn order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:<ul><li>You want to work in a service committed to promoting positive futures for children and young people</li><li>You have a recognised qualification in Educational Psychology</li><li>You are registered with the HCPC</li></ul>Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our EPs will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.We are a supportive and friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to start your career or to further develop your psychological skills, then please do get in touch to find out more.This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.When your employment begins, you will need to be a member of HCPC. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Based in Croydon. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 (Full Time Equivalent) Equivalent 8A NHS Banding Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 09:00 - 17:00, although some flexibility may be required at times with service needs. Working days can be agreed upon next stages of the interview process. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Registered Practitioner Psychologist with a background in clinical psychology to join our team in Croydon. The service offers a psychologically informed environment across four sites, providing low to high support forensic mental health services to our residents with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnosis. In this role, you will drive the delivery of evidence based psychological assessments and interventions aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents into the communities. This is a creative, evolving, and impactful role which works closely with our Group Psychological Lead and wider teams to provide support to staff and at times residents to support in providing a streamlined and psychologically informed service. Key Responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Provide advice, guidance, and support to the team with supporting our residents to overcome personal challenges and create a supportive environment</li> <li>Advise and streamline best practices, and enhance the overall skills and expertise of the team to deliver high quality care and support</li> <li>Provide clinical supervision to the team</li> <li>Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for our residents with mental health and complex needs</li> <li>Exercise full clinical responsibility for residents psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practices</li> </ul> About You We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, able to proactively encourage, take leadership and ownership for creating a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively within the organisation and with external partners, collaborating with external stakeholders regularly in a multidisciplinary approach. You will be able to utilise your own expertise and support in empowering the wider team to enhance their skills to deliver a service which is supportive, safe, and in line with best practice for the organisation and external regulatory bodies. <ul> <li>HCPC Registration is essential</li> <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li> <li>Previous experience working as a qualified clinical and/or forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector we run our services in</li> <li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li> <li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement</li> <li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li> <li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility in working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li> <li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li> </ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer <ul> <li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li> <li>Employer Pension Contribution</li> <li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li> <li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li> <li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li> <li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>EDI Ambassador programme</li> </ul> About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email or call our central office on to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Application deadline: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Practitioner Psychologist

A leading recruitment agency is currently seeking a Clinical Psychologist for a full-time role in Horsham. The position offers a salary between £43,742 and £50,056 per annum. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals with brain injuries, working within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement specialist intervention plans. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Psychology and be HCPC registered. Benefits include a £6,000 Welcome Bonus, 38 days of annual leave, and outstanding training opportunities.

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