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Senior Practitioner MHST

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our Older Adult Inpatient Psychology team in North Cumbria.The Older People's Inpatient Service in North Cumbria is based at the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle and consists of a 15 bedded Dementia Assessment Unit and a 10 bedded Functional Unit. The post holder will support the psychology team across the two wards in undertaking direct clinical work and audit and service evaluation on the older people wards.The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team members including Clinical Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Staff, and Psychiatry colleagues. The post holder will have access to regular supervision and CPD.The post is based in Carlisle in North Cumbria, providing easy access to the Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.</p> <p>The post holder will produce assessment and intervention professional reports.The post holder will support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.The post holder will receive direct weekly management and clinical supervision from a Consultant or Principal Clinical Psychologist.The post holder will show initiative to work independently to an appropriate level.The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS both now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.</p> <p>We believe in the development of our staff and the post holder will be encouraged to engage in continued professional development opportunities appropriate to their role.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>25 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>263-ICG25-073-JW</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Carleton Clinic</p>
      <p>Cumwhinton Drive</p>
      <p>Carlisle</p>
            <p>CA1 3SX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please find attached job description for full details.</p> <p>Advertising date : 25th September 2025</p> <p>Closing date : 9th October 2025</p> <p>We welcome your application.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please find attached job description for full details.</p> <p>Advertising date : 25th September 2025</p> <p>Closing date : 9th October 2025</p> <p>We welcome your application.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Education and Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.</li>
          
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          Knowledge and Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience as an assistant/research psychologist. Knowledge of evidence based practice.Computer literate, including use of databases &amp; data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows. Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology. An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of paid work in direct care provision. Experience with client group relevant to post. Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation. Experience of providing individual or group interventions.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills and Competencies
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances. Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities. Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context. Computer literate, including use of databases &amp; data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows. Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology. An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A high standard of report writing.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Role/Team specific requirements
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.</li>
        
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          Personal Characteristics
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.</li>
        
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            Education and Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge and Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience as an assistant/research psychologist. Knowledge of evidence based practice.Computer literate, including use of databases &amp; data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows. Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology. An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of paid work in direct care provision. Experience with client group relevant to post. Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation. Experience of providing individual or group interventions.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills and Competencies
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances. Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities. Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context. Computer literate, including use of databases &amp; data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows. Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology. An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>A high standard of report writing.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Role/Team specific requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Personal Characteristics
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Carleton Clinic</p>
      <p>Cumwhinton Drive</p>
      <p>Carlisle</p>
            <p>CA1 3SX</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Carleton Clinic</p>
          <p>Cumwhinton Drive</p>
          <p>Carlisle</p>
                    <p>CA1 3SX</p>
        
      

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

Higher Assistant Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Join Integrated Mental Health Services as a Principal Clinical Psychologist.

Within this brand new role you will work in a dual function across both Older Persons Mental Health Services and Manannan Court Inpatient Services to provide specialist assessments and therapies for those facing complex mental health challenges.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Youll have the autonomy to shape care plans, provide expert guidance within your field, and contribute to the development of a high-quality service.

This exciting opportunity presents the chance to shape services into the future, guide colleagues, and drive meaningful change in a supportive environment. You will have a real opportunity for professional growth within a supportive multi-disciplinary setting.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre.

At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles!

On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.
</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>23 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8b</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £71,400 to £87,747 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>MCX-022840</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Grianagh Court</p>
            <p>Douglas</p>
      <p>Isle of Man</p>
      <p>IM4 4RJ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>A workplace that invests in you</strong></p> <p>Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.</p> <p>A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.</p> <p>Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.</p> <p>Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.</p> <p>Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.</p> <p>Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.</p> <p>Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.</p> <p>Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.</p> <p>Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.</p> <p>Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents. </p> <p>A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.  To find out more about our relocation package click here. </p> <p><strong>Making the Isle of Man your new home</strong></p> <p>A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!</p> <p>You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.</p> <p>Want to find out more about Island life? Visit <a href="http://www.locate.im&nbsp;to" target="_blank">www.locate.im&nbsp;to</a> find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>A workplace that invests in you</strong></p> <p>Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.</p> <p>A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.</p> <p>Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.</p> <p>Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.</p> <p>Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.</p> <p>Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.</p> <p>Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.</p> <p>Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.</p> <p>Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.</p> <p>Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents. </p> <p>A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.  To find out more about our relocation package click here. </p> <p><strong>Making the Isle of Man your new home</strong></p> <p>A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!</p> <p>You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.</p> <p>Want to find out more about Island life? Visit <a href="http://www.locate.im&nbsp;to" target="_blank">www.locate.im&nbsp;to</a> find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li> Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner</li>
        
        <li>Psychologist-Clinical or Counselling Psychologist</li>
        
        <li> Have significant experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and</li>
        
        <li>presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.</li>
        
        <li> Have a high level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised</li>
        
        <li>psychological therapies including the theory and practice of specialised psychological</li>
        
        <li>therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnosis, personality disorders etc)</li>
        
        <li> Have significant clinical risk assessment and management knowledge and skills,</li>
        
        <li>including a clear understanding of clinical governance.</li>
        
        <li> Have skills commensurate with doctoral level training in psychological formulation and</li>
        
        <li>in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and</li>
        
        <li>management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems</li>
        
        <li> Doctoral level knowledge or equivalent of research methodology, research design and</li>
        
        <li>data analysis</li>
        
        <li> Have skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to</li>
        
        <li>members of other professional and non -professional groups and have experience of</li>
        
        <li>providing teaching, training and supervision.</li>
        
        <li> Have the ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines and to build and</li>
        
        <li>sustain relationships with people with mental health problems and associated disabilities.</li>
        
        <li> Be adaptable and able to work flexibly when required, independently, reliably,</li>
        
        <li>consistently and with initiative and professionalism when faced by challenging behaviour.</li>
        
        <li> Have good IT skills.</li>
        
        <li> Be willing and able to travel between sites within the service as required.</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li> Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner</li>
          
          <li>Psychologist-Clinical or Counselling Psychologist</li>
          
          <li> Have significant experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and</li>
          
          <li>presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.</li>
          
          <li> Have a high level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised</li>
          
          <li>psychological therapies including the theory and practice of specialised psychological</li>
          
          <li>therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnosis, personality disorders etc)</li>
          
          <li> Have significant clinical risk assessment and management knowledge and skills,</li>
          
          <li>including a clear understanding of clinical governance.</li>
          
          <li> Have skills commensurate with doctoral level training in psychological formulation and</li>
          
          <li>in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and</li>
          
          <li>management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems</li>
          
          <li> Doctoral level knowledge or equivalent of research methodology, research design and</li>
          
          <li>data analysis</li>
          
          <li> Have skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to</li>
          
          <li>members of other professional and non -professional groups and have experience of</li>
          
          <li>providing teaching, training and supervision.</li>
          
          <li> Have the ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines and to build and</li>
          
          <li>sustain relationships with people with mental health problems and associated disabilities.</li>
          
          <li> Be adaptable and able to work flexibly when required, independently, reliably,</li>
          
          <li>consistently and with initiative and professionalism when faced by challenging behaviour.</li>
          
          <li> Have good IT skills.</li>
          
          <li> Be willing and able to travel between sites within the service as required.</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Manx Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Grianagh Court</p>
            <p>Douglas</p>
      <p>Isle of Man</p>
      <p>IM4 4RJ</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Manx Care</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Grianagh Court</p>
                    <p>Douglas</p>
          <p>Isle of Man</p>
          <p>IM4 4RJ</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Principal Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This post sits within the Children and Young Peoples Learning Disability Service within Mindworks at Surrey and Borders. The Children's LD Service is a Surrey County Wide Service, with 4 bases: Redhill Leatherhead Chertsey and Godalming. This post is being advertised as a development post, however if you have the relevant knowledge and experience for a Band 8a you are also able to apply.</p>
<p>The service is a friendly welcoming and supportive Team, made up of Nurses Psychology Music Therapy and Psychiatry along with Admin colleagues. There is a monthly Business Meeting and twice monthly clinical issues meeting, with a quarterly LD Forum.</p>
<p>The post holder will hold a case load of young people and provide appropriate interventions / support. This will include working with the family/ carers and wider MDT to ensure a consistency of approach. The post holder will also provide regular supervision to the AP based in the geographical area. They will be supported by the Clinical Psychologist in their development. Alongside regular supervision and appraisal with an identified development plan. The post holder will also contribute to the service ASD Pathway and any other pathways that are appropriate.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. </p>  <p> To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific needs. </p>  <p> To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences. </p>  <p>For more information please see the attached job description.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.</p> <p><strong>Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.</strong></p> <p><strong>Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.</strong></p> <p><strong>Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.</strong></p> <p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £50,008 to £64,880 a year
      
        Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>325-7478964-CYPS</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Unither</p>
      <p>Curfew Bell Road</p>
      <p>Chertsey</p>
            <p>KT16 9FG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p> To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. </p>  <p> To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific needs. </p>  <p> To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences. </p>  <p>For more information please see the attached job description.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p> To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. </p>  <p> To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific needs. </p>  <p> To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences. </p>  <p>For more information please see the attached job description.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oDoctorate in clinical or Counselling Psychology or other relevant HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (specific requirement as per advert) qualification or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working with people from across the lifespan with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles</li>
        
        <li>Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic</li>
        
        <li>Candidates should demonstrate experience of working with the relevant care group</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Band 8a - Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists</li>
          
          <li>Band 8a - Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group</li>
          
          <li>Band 8a - Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development/project work</li>
          
          <li>Band 8a - Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oDoctorate in clinical or Counselling Psychology or other relevant HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (specific requirement as per advert) qualification or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people from across the lifespan with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles</li>
          
          <li>Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic</li>
          
          <li>Candidates should demonstrate experience of working with the relevant care group</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Band 8a - Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists</li>
            
            <li>Band 8a - Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group</li>
            
            <li>Band 8a - Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development/project work</li>
            
            <li>Band 8a - Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      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>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unither</p>
      <p>Curfew Bell Road</p>
      <p>Chertsey</p>
            <p>KT16 9FG</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unither</p>
          <p>Curfew Bell Road</p>
          <p>Chertsey</p>
                    <p>KT16 9FG</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Practitioner Psychologist (B7-B8a Development Role)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Would you like to join our exciting community team at a time of transformational change? The Middlesbrough Community Mental Health team is at the forefront of community transformation. We are looking for a dynamic Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to provide leadership and clinical skills as part of Community Transformation. The post holder will work across the Treatment and Intervention Team and The community Hub delivering effective, safe and compassionate care.</p>
<p>We value the key leadership roles, Psychologists provide within the Trust. To support this, we use the leadership profiles for each psychology band, you will find these attached to the advert .</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The vacancy is open to either a newly qualified Psychologist or an experienced Psychologist, with appropriate job description and banding being applied accordingly to the successful candidate. Dependant on candidates experience they may start at any of the following increments: Band 7, Band 7-8a developmental or Band 8a .</p> <p>If recruited to a band 7 post, this will be a developmental post with progression to an 8a banding upon meeting the criteria within the 8a job description.</p> <p>We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.</p> <p>Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior tointerview:</p> <p>a. All clinical competencies.b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)</p> <p>Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are the Mental Health &amp; Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.</p>
<p>From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.</p>
<p>We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.</p>
<p>We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.</p>
<p>We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £46,148 to £60,504 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>346-TSA-175-24-C</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Parkside CMHRC</p>
      <p>Park Road North</p>
      <p>Middlesbrough</p>
            <p>TS1 3LF</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p>
<p>The post holder will have a key role in providing psychological assessments as well as a therapeutic, consultative and advisory service in relation to adults and their families and carers, according to identified clinical need. In addition to direct clinical work, providing consultation and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members in regard to patients is an important element of the role.</p>
<p>Psychologists &amp; Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p>
<p>The post holder will have a key role in providing psychological assessments as well as a therapeutic, consultative and advisory service in relation to adults and their families and carers, according to identified clinical need. In addition to direct clinical work, providing consultation and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members in regard to patients is an important element of the role.</p>
<p>Psychologists &amp; Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
        
        <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
        <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registration with BPS</li>
          
          <li>Post-graduate qualification  showing evidence of supervised  practice in an evidence-based  psychological therapeutic model</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Working as a psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.</li>
        
        <li>Working with mental health/learning disability  clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
        
        <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
          
          <li>Experience of CBT, DBT,  Psychodynamics, systematic  therapy</li>
          
          <li>Experience of research and  audit</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge / Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Risk assessment and risk management</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.</li>
        
        <li>Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
          <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Registration with BPS</li>
            
            <li>Post-graduate qualification  showing evidence of supervised  practice in an evidence-based  psychological therapeutic model</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working as a psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.</li>
          
          <li>Working with mental health/learning disability  clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
          
          <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies</li>
            
            <li>Experience of CBT, DBT,  Psychodynamics, systematic  therapy</li>
            
            <li>Experience of research and  audit</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge / Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Risk assessment and risk management</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.</li>
          
          <li>Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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>.</p>
    <p>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>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      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>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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>.</p>
        <p>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>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          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>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Parkside CMHRC</p>
      <p>Park Road North</p>
      <p>Middlesbrough</p>
            <p>TS1 3LF</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Parkside CMHRC</p>
          <p>Park Road North</p>
          <p>Middlesbrough</p>
                    <p>TS1 3LF</p>
        
      

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

Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Psychologist

Consultant Psychologist HMP & YOI Feltham

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Senior CBT Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and ready for a new challenge?</strong></p> <p>You may be interested in joining us in <strong>Getting Help Services</strong> as the <strong>Lead Clinician</strong> as part of the <strong>Children and Young People's Mental Health service in Buckinghamshire. </strong>Please note this role is part-time at 30 hours per week.</p> <p>You would be joining Bucks CAMHS at an exciting time as we are embarking on an improvement journey to re-shape our Getting Help Services to operate in a way more aligned to iThrive.</p> <p>You will be involved in clinically supporting all 3 of these service areas that make up Getting Help, which provides great variety to this role. You will work across a large pathway offering plenty of opportunity to use higher-level skills including supervision, consultancy and leadership. You will use your strong clinical leadership skills to provide oversight for a significant number of trainees these teams employ and allowing you to shape and grow this developing workforce.</p> <p><strong>If you're interested in this significant opportunity to shape, support and grow the Getting Help Services - Apply Now!</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>Conduct highly specialist psychological assessments using a variety of methods, including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, and structured interviews</li>
<li>Implement and evaluate a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, adjusting and refining formulations as necessary</li>
<li>Provide clinical placements, supervision, and training for trainee and recently qualified clinical/counselling psychologists and CBT therapists</li>
<li>Undertake risk assessment and management for individual clients, providing advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk</li>
<li>Lead the development of psychological interventions, including digital technology, and contribute to policy and service development within the team</li>
</ul>
<p>Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.</p>
<p>Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible</p>
<p>Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p>
<p>Our values are:<strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>
<p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
</ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>26 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8b</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,455 to £74,896 a year
      
        per annum |  pro-rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-BM7330834-2B</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Sue Nicholls</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
            <p>HP20 1EG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are delighted to be able to offer a new opportunity in Buckinghamshire CAMHS. This role is a chance to be at the forefront of our new way of working in our Getting Help Services, ensuring that services receive the clinical oversight and professional development of staff required to deliver safe and effective care.</p>
<p>This role involves the post holder working across our current Mental Health Support Teams and Targeted Services (low intensity), and High Intensity CBT clinicians. You will be required to work closely alongside the Service Manager and Operational Leads (Team Managers) for these services.</p>
<p>The post holder will be key to the service embedding the changes and ensuring, alongside our Service Manager and Operational Leads, that consistent and good quality care is given during the transition period and beyond.</p>
<p>Please refer to the attached job description for a full summary of the main responsibilities</p>
<p>We strongly encourage prospective candidates to get in touch for an informal discussion about the role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are delighted to be able to offer a new opportunity in Buckinghamshire CAMHS. This role is a chance to be at the forefront of our new way of working in our Getting Help Services, ensuring that services receive the clinical oversight and professional development of staff required to deliver safe and effective care.</p>
<p>This role involves the post holder working across our current Mental Health Support Teams and Targeted Services (low intensity), and High Intensity CBT clinicians. You will be required to work closely alongside the Service Manager and Operational Leads (Team Managers) for these services.</p>
<p>The post holder will be key to the service embedding the changes and ensuring, alongside our Service Manager and Operational Leads, that consistent and good quality care is given during the transition period and beyond.</p>
<p>Please refer to the attached job description for a full summary of the main responsibilities</p>
<p>We strongly encourage prospective candidates to get in touch for an informal discussion about the role.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.</li>
        
        <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.</li>
        
        <li>Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Accredited or able to demonstrate that you are now accreditable with the BABCP as a high intensity CBT supervisor</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.</li>
        
        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a highly specialist level within CAMHS</li>
        
        <li>Experience of clinical or professional supervision of trainee or assistant psychologists or other psychologists.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.</li>
        
        <li>Post qualification experience of working with young people with complex presentation and co-morbid issues</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of setting up and running groups</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.</li>
          
          <li>Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Accredited or able to demonstrate that you are now accreditable with the BABCP as a high intensity CBT supervisor</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.</li>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a highly specialist level within CAMHS</li>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical or professional supervision of trainee or assistant psychologists or other psychologists.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.</li>
          
          <li>Post qualification experience of working with young people with complex presentation and co-morbid issues</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of setting up and running groups</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      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>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Sue Nicholls</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
            <p>HP20 1EG</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Sue Nicholls</p>
          <p>Bierton Road</p>
          <p>Aylesbury</p>
                    <p>HP20 1EG</p>
        
      

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

Children and Young Person's Senior Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>90% remote working from home</strong></p><p><strong>Community Based Mental Health Therapy
Services</strong></p><p><strong>Suit someone living in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Norfolk or Suffolk</strong></p><p><strong>Career Level C/ Expert / (NHS
Band 7 - 8a)</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: Part Time 22.5 - 30 hours a week / flexible working considered</strong></p><p>This service is part of our Outpatient Services Division who had their CQC rating as good. Below are some of the comments from
service users our services support:</p><p><strong>Changed my life and staff were incredible, faultless, supportive,
skilled, lovely and polite.</strong></p><p><strong>The therapy that has been provided with was like no other I had
received in 30 years.</strong></p><p>We have different community services based all around
the UK so if this role / location isn't quite right for you but you are looking
for your next career move please reach out by sending your CV to <a href="mailto:jcfarrelly@stah.org" target="_blank">jcfarrelly@stah.org</a> or call 07827 856
634 to hear about our other opportunities.</p><p>St Andrews has an excellent record of
providing opportunities for research, training and continuing professional
development so you will also have access to peer support from the wider
Charity, as well as regular CPD events. Due to the pioneering nature of
this service, there will be opportunities for service development including
co-production with service users and an interest and enthusiasm in these areas
is desired.</p><p>The successful applicant will be registered with the HCPC or be able to
register in the near future.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>St Andrews Healthcare has a vision of a society in
which everyone living with mental health needs is heard valued and has hope for
the future. We offer a range of community based services supporting those in
need to transform their lives. We are known as a great place to work with a
thriving workforce and a culture of doing things right. We are renowned for
investing in research and valuing those who work for us.</p><p>The National Probation Service
(NPS), have partnered with St Andrews Healthcare to deliver Community Sentence
treatment Requirements as part of a Mental Health Treatment Requirement initiative. This is a unique opportunity to work as a Qualified
Psychologist embedded in probation offices in the Norfolk region. </p><p>Within this role you will support
and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the Criminal
Justice System (CJS); providing psychological assessment and psychological
interventions, working independently according to a plan agreed and within the
overall framework MHTRs, and St Andrews policies and procedures.</p><p>The service is psychology-led and
holds psychological assessment and formulation, as well as the service users we
work with, at the core of everything it offers.</p><p>Experience of using a range of
therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would
also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will
be provided.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Outpatient Services</strong></p><p>Our service specialises in developing
and delivering community based services for St Andrews. We offer a range
of services including, a busy private therapy clinic, a Medico-Legal Service,
Diagnostic Assessment Clinics (ADHD and ASD), a Complex Trauma Service for
Military Veterans, a community transition service and a range of MHTR services
across the midlands and east of England. We support LightBulb a schools based
mental wellness programme and are able to offer a comprehensive development
plan for those wishing to gain a range of experience.</p><p><strong>The Role and Person</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for delivering
outcome based psychological therapy that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs
of service users living in the region.You will supervise a number of
assistant psychologist supporting them in a manualised treatment approach,
whilst working with the wider team on more complex cases. You will be offered
supervision from a consultant Psychologist working within our service, they
will encourage you to develop your strengths and skills with opportunities for
professional development. </p><p>The service is community based and
appointments are offered where possible in the service users locality as well
as remotely via telephone and video. As some travel will be required, a
full drivers licence is essential or access to good public transport links.
However, in return, you will also benefit from having the flexibility to
work from home when appropriate to do so.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £46,781 to £53,592 a year
      
        38 leave, plus benefits &amp; private work paid extra
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working,
        
      
        
          Compressed hours
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0354-JF36814STAH</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Remote Home Working Community</p>
      <p>College Lane</p>
      <p>King's Lynn</p>
      <p>Norfolk</p>
      <p>PE301PQ</p>
      <br>
      
        
          
          <p>Remote Home Working Community</p>
                    <p>Bishopgate</p>
          <p>Norwich</p>
          <p>NR3 1UP</p>
          <br>
        
          
          <p>Hybrid Work From Home Community</p>
                    <p>Essex</p>
          <p>Essex</p>
          <p>SS12 9JP</p>
          <br>
        
          
          <p>Hybrid work From Home</p>
          <p>Community</p>
          <p>Oxford</p>
          <p>Oxfordshire</p>
          <p>OX1 1AA</p>
          <br>
        
          
            <p>St. Andrews Healthcare</p>
          
          <p>Billing Road</p>
                    <p>Northampton</p>
                    <p>NN1 5DG</p>
          <br>
        
          
          <p>Hybrid Work From Home</p>
          <p>Community</p>
          <p>Reading</p>
          <p>Berkshire</p>
          <p>RG1 1AA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Why join our Community Partnerships Team:</strong></p><ul> <li><em>Opportunities to progress Most of our Consultant and Principal Psychologists started within the team and have developed their careers with us.</em></li> <li><em>We offer sponsorship opportunities e.g. MBA degrees</em></li> <li><em>Support in undertaking indemnified private practice and medico-legal work.</em></li> <li><em>Flexibility in our working practices that work around you and your family life.</em></li> <li><em>Support from over 10 Qualified Psychologists in the community partnerships team and over 50 in the overall organisation.</em></li> <li><em>Opportunities for research through our Research and Innovation Team</em></li> <li><em>Paid travel or mileage within the role.</em></li> </ul><p>Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will be provided.</p><p><strong>Reward</strong></p><p>We offer an excellent benefits package including pension, 38 days holiday, sickness policy on par with NHS, life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development.</p><p>For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Farrelly (Senior Recruiter) on 07827 856 634 or via email: <a href="mailto:jcfarrelly@stah.org" target="_blank">jcfarrelly@stah.org</a></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Why join our Community Partnerships Team:</strong></p><ul> <li><em>Opportunities to progress Most of our Consultant and Principal Psychologists started within the team and have developed their careers with us.</em></li> <li><em>We offer sponsorship opportunities e.g. MBA degrees</em></li> <li><em>Support in undertaking indemnified private practice and medico-legal work.</em></li> <li><em>Flexibility in our working practices that work around you and your family life.</em></li> <li><em>Support from over 10 Qualified Psychologists in the community partnerships team and over 50 in the overall organisation.</em></li> <li><em>Opportunities for research through our Research and Innovation Team</em></li> <li><em>Paid travel or mileage within the role.</em></li> </ul><p>Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will be provided.</p><p><strong>Reward</strong></p><p>We offer an excellent benefits package including pension, 38 days holiday, sickness policy on par with NHS, life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development.</p><p>For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Farrelly (Senior Recruiter) on 07827 856 634 or via email: <a href="mailto:jcfarrelly@stah.org" target="_blank">jcfarrelly@stah.org</a></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>HCPC Registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience working with similar services</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>HCPC Registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working with similar services</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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>.</p>
    <p>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>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      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>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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>.</p>
        <p>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>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          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>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>St Andrew’s Healthcare</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Remote Home Working Community</p>
      <p>College Lane</p>
      <p>King's Lynn</p>
      <p>Norfolk</p>
      <p>PE301PQ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>St Andrew’s Healthcare</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Remote Home Working Community</p>
          <p>College Lane</p>
          <p>King's Lynn</p>
          <p>Norfolk</p>
          <p>PE301PQ</p>
        
      

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

Qualified Psychologist - Community / Home Based

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for a confident Newly Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. 

You'll be working 36 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Woking.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. 

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £50,400 to £50,400 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VPACBA4AC9</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>London and South East</p>
            <p>GU21 2QS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Are you an outstanding Newly Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?</p>

<p>Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.</p>

<p>With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.</p>

<p>We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.</p>

<p>Joining our team you will be working 36hrs per week at Cygnet Hospital Woking. YOu will be joining our Male and Female low secure wards.</p>

<p>Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.</p>

<p>At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.</p>

<p>Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts  as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits  to support you to be happy both in and out of work.</p>

<p>So if you care about making a difference  every day  we want to hear from you.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Hospital Woking:</strong></p>

<p>Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.</p>

<p><strong>Your Day-to-Day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Youll be working 36 hours a week</li>
 <li>Opportunity to work on our Male land Female low secure ward</li>
 <li>Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)</li>
 <li>Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups</li>
 <li>Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT</li>
 <li>Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams</li>
 <li>Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research</li>
 <li>Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>We are looking for someone who is...</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>A HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting</li>
 <li>Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT</li>
 <li>Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs</li>
 <li>Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Competitive salary</li>
 <li>Strong career progression opportunities into management roles</li>
 <li>Monthly reflective practice, &amp; support with CPD opportunities</li>
 <li>Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support</li>
 <li>Employee referral scheme</li>
 <li>Pension scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle to work scheme &amp; employee discount saving.</li>
</ul>

<p>Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</p>

<p>Ready to make a positive change?</p>

<p><strong>Please click on the apply now link below.</strong></p>

<p>Join us!</p>

<p>In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Are you an outstanding Newly Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?</p>

<p>Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.</p>

<p>With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.</p>

<p>We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.</p>

<p>Joining our team you will be working 36hrs per week at Cygnet Hospital Woking. YOu will be joining our Male and Female low secure wards.</p>

<p>Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.</p>

<p>At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.</p>

<p>Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts  as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits  to support you to be happy both in and out of work.</p>

<p>So if you care about making a difference  every day  we want to hear from you.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Hospital Woking:</strong></p>

<p>Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.</p>

<p><strong>Your Day-to-Day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Youll be working 36 hours a week</li>
 <li>Opportunity to work on our Male land Female low secure ward</li>
 <li>Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)</li>
 <li>Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups</li>
 <li>Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT</li>
 <li>Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams</li>
 <li>Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research</li>
 <li>Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>We are looking for someone who is...</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>A HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting</li>
 <li>Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT</li>
 <li>Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs</li>
 <li>Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Competitive salary</li>
 <li>Strong career progression opportunities into management roles</li>
 <li>Monthly reflective practice, &amp; support with CPD opportunities</li>
 <li>Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support</li>
 <li>Employee referral scheme</li>
 <li>Pension scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle to work scheme &amp; employee discount saving.</li>
</ul>

<p>Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</p>

<p>Ready to make a positive change?</p>

<p><strong>Please click on the apply now link below.</strong></p>

<p>Join us!</p>

<p>In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families.</p>
    
  


      
  
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  
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    <p>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>.</p>
    <p>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>.</p>
  

  
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      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>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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>.</p>
        <p>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>.</p>
      

      
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          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>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
                  <p>London and South East</p>
            <p>GU21 2QS</p>
    
  

  
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
                              <p>London and South East</p>
                    <p>GU21 2QS</p>
        
      

      
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