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Psychological Therapies Team Leader (Band 7)

Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Bristol Employer: NHS Jobs Location: Bristol, BS2 0BL Pay: £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year, £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 30/01/2026 About this job CLINICAL To lead and deliver a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical/counselling psychology service to the MINT in line with best practice and National guidelines. To hold clinical responsibility for the MINT service alongside the MINT Team Manager. To undertake highly specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessment, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role). To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health issues, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients experiences, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service. To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the various teams in the MINT and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of clients of the MINT. To be involved in the development and delivery of training to multidisciplinary staff in the MINT and other services in the local area. To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of service users by teams. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To support the full implementation of Your Team, Your Conversation, Your Plan or equivalent including acting as keyworker as appropriate to the needs of the service. To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner. Capacity and demand of direct clinical intervention of the Psychologist is expected to work flexibly depending on the need of MINT and access to additional psychological roles (such as CAPs, Assistant Psychologists, etc). To develop and facilitate a lead role across BNSSG for MINTs in one of the following areas: Interventions, Evaluation, Supervision, Training, Service User Involvement or External Networks. MANAGEMENT Delegated caseload supervision. Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested. The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested. Support the MINT manager in daily operational activities. PROFESSIONAL To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCPC. To fully observe the BPS (2009) Code of Conduct and the BPS Practice Guidelines for all Applied Psychologists (2017). To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, clinical/counselling psychology policies and procedures. Copies of Trust Policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or from your manager. To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and Trust wide meetings as appropriate. To maintain and develop high standards of clinical/counselling psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other practitioner psychologists. To participate in an annual performance appraisal. To participate in clinical supervision. SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in the LDU to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT To provide supervision for clinical/counselling psychology trainees from regional training courses and Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs) and elsewhere as appropriate. To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in multidisciplinary teams. This is to include joint assessment, formulation of psychological difficulties and planning of interventions to be implemented by other team members with service users. To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision. To provide training and supervision to assistant psychologists. To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychologists in the area. To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area. To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines. To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service. Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction. Develop a culture and environment in which members of staff are encouraged and supported to deliver high- quality services and are supported to innovate and improve services where appropriate. Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely. Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Support prompt recruitment by identifying vacancies to the AWP Recruitment Team as soon as they arise and participate in the selection and effective induction and on-boarding of new joiners to the team. Ensure that all team members have a very positive introduction to the team and a well-supported first year. Take responsibility for encouraging people to stay with AWP, ensuring that you are aware whenever a member of your team is considering leaving, seeking to understand their reasons and encouraging them to stay. Ensure that key messages are cascaded in your team and that your team are encouraged to put forward suggestions. Show appreciation to your team when they do good work and support them when they are struggling. Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working. Support all team members to keep their mandatory and statutory training up-to-date and identify the learning and development needs of all team members of the team ensuring that everyone has an up-to-date personal development plan (PDP). Ensure that every team member has at least an hour of supervision (one-to-one meeting) each month, this may include both managerial and clinical supervision. Ensure all team members receive a constructive assessment of their performance each year and set SMART objectives for the coming year. Seek support from the HR Team to tackle any worries regarding matters of discipline, including both conduct and capability concerns, supporting a just and restorative culture. Take prompt action regarding serious concerns and ensure clear plans are in place for problems which are less serious in nature but prove difficult to resolve. Act as a positive role model at all times, encouraging people to feel equal members of the team whilst working within clear frameworks and policies. PERFORMANCE AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Ensure that you and your team understand all of the agreed key performance indicators for the MINT service, particularly relating to outcomes and essential standards to be met. Ensure that you and your team understand data quality standards and that all the necessary records for your service are maintained and reported. Ensure that you and your team understand all of the monitoring, auditing and reporting systems relevant to your services. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING Actively seek opportunities for improvement for the MINT by identifying research evidence and best practice elsewhere, interpreting/translating and facilitating adaptation for AWP. Analyse and interpret data to inform the strategic direction of the services which you and your team provide Actively support co-production and ensure community psychology values are at the centre of the development for the service. GOVERNANCE AND POLICY Ensure that you understand all of the key governance requirements, policies and standards for your services and that these are communicated to your team; make sure your team understand the importance of good governance. Support the development of policies relevant to the MINT, including your team in this work. . click apply for full job details

Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Bristol

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in Bristol to lead a clinical psychology service. The role involves providing specialist assessments and interventions, managing clinical responsibilities, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 annually.

Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Bristol

Overview Job summary You will provide a specialist and timely response for people who may be experiencing a mental health support need or crisis, facilitating improved patient outcomes and experience. You will identify a person's needs, enabling appropriate advice, signposting and onward referrals to services. This will be via face-to-face assessments in practice and telephone triage. There will be support and supervision from the wider team, including oversight from Lead Practice Clinicians. BrisDoc practice services specialise in providing high quality and accessible health care to vulnerable, marginalised and excluded groups. Clinicians will need to be focused on improving health inclusion and removing barriers to holistic healthcare. Clinicians will be expected to consult and liaise with other community-based HCPs such as GPs, Paramedics, Pharmacists, and Nurses about patient management, admission avoidance and, where necessary, admission into secondary care. While working autonomously and potentially in isolation, the post holder will work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to support individual patients and the delivery of the right care first time. Main duties of the job Clinical Undertake a full range of activities required to deliver a comprehensive mental health assessment in an emergency situation, to those who may be distressed/ in crisis. This will include: <ul> <li>Advising the person in crisis of short-term coping strategies i.e. anger, anxiety, stress management, distraction, assertiveness or relaxation techniques</li> <li>Providing emotional support to the individual, focusing on motivation and encouragement</li> <li>Sharing information where relevant and appropriate to fellow professionals in line with information governance protocol's</li> <li>Providing defined interventions as detailed in existing care plans</li> <li>Completing relevant documentation that is accurate and factual within the appropriate electronic record systems as per relevant policies</li> <li>Communicating and liaising with a wide range of people/ professionals in order to build and sustain effective and positive relationships with individuals and carers, team members and other agencies</li> <li>Gathering information from additional sources to make informed decisions/ plans e.g. other record systems, from friends/family.</li> </ul> Prescribers Only <ul> <li>Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice</li> </ul> About us BrisDoc are a proud provider of NHS Healthcare who are passionate about delivering excellent 'patient care, by people who care' for 20 years. We run a diverse range of Primary Care Services including an Integrated Urgent Care Service, GP Practices and a Homeless Health Service. This enables BrisDoc to offer excellent healthcare 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We're a 'Social Enterprise' and an 'Employee Owned Trust' - this means the decisions we make, are for the good of our workforce, our wider community and the planet as a whole. By joining BrisDoc, you will be part of a multi-professional organisation that is a fantastic place to work; somewhere that you will feel valued, supported, developed and part of a family. We strive to make sure every member of the team feels proud of the work they do and the service that we offer to over 1 million patients across our region. No. of Vacancies 1 Job Nature Full Time, Part Time, Permanent Job Location Bristol Dependant on experience How to Apply Interested candidates can send the application as mentioned in the post or e-mail contact person if any questions for the job role. For questions about the job, please contact Olukolajo Onadipe, People Team coordinator at / .

CKMP Mental Health Practitioner (Prescriber/Non Prescriber) - BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Counsellor Required: University of Bristol Counsellor Required: University of Bristol University of BristolPOSTING END DATE: 18 Sep 2025We are excited to be recruiting a 30 hour (0.8 FTE) Counsellor, to provide specialist medium-term (12 week blocks) counselling for victims of sexual violence.The counsellor will join the University of Bristol's Student Counselling Service for an 18-month fixed term contract.During this period we will endeavour to secure long-term or permanent funding for the role, but this cannot be guaranteed.The role with provide 2 full days of sexual violence counselling (approx. 9 sessions) and 2 full days of One at a Time Therapy (OAAT), which will include a variety of needs and presentations, not just sexual violence support.Applicants should familiarise themselves with the OAAT model before applying and ensure they're happy to work in this manner: One at a Time Counselling.This post will sit within our established multidisciplinary service, reporting to a Counsellor Manager, and working alongside counsellors, mental health advisors, and other specialist practitioners.The service sits within the Education and Student Success division and forms part of a wider network of student support services.We are looking for a specific working pattern for this role, so it's important you can work to these hours: Tuesday: 9:00-17:00 Wednesday: 12:00-20:00 Thursday: 9:00-17:00 Friday: 9:00-17:00As a Sexual Violence Specialist Counsellor, you will:<ul><li>Provide one-to-one counselling to students impacted by sexual violence, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender-based harm, with specialist knowledge and training, such as trauma-informed, and pre-trial therapy.</li><li>Deliver support using our One at a Time Therapy (OAAT) model, ensuring a focused, responsive, and accessible approach.</li><li>Offer therapeutic interventions at a low to moderate level of complexity and risk, including psychoeducational and trauma-informed work.</li><li>Work within a survivor-centred, and safeguarding-aware framework, ensuring students feel heard, believed, and empowered.</li><li>Contribute to university-wide prevention and awareness initiatives, collaborating with colleagues in Student Wellbeing, Residential Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion, and the Sexual Violence Liaison team.</li><li>Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records in line with BACP Ethical Framework (or equivalent) and UK GDPR.</li><li>Counselling is provided in person on campus in line with student preference and needs. These roles are not suitable for remote or home-based delivery, particularly because of the nature of the work.</li></ul>We provide regular specialist supervision, group supervision, and funded CPD opportunities to ensure practitioners are supported in working with trauma and sexual violence disclosures.You should apply ifWe welcome applications from counsellors who:<ul><li>Are BACP/UKCP/BABCP or equivalent accredited (or ready to apply for accreditation during the role).</li><li>Have specialist training and experience in supporting survivors of sexual violence and trauma, ideally in a university, youth, or community setting.</li><li>Are confident working within a single-session or brief therapy model.</li><li>Understand the complexities of intersectionality and the impact of cultural, racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ identity in the experience of sexual violence.</li><li>Can contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist service environment.</li></ul>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic practitioners and those with lived experience relevant to the role. Appointments will be made on merit.The Student Counselling Service is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflecting the diversity of our student body and ensuring students can access culturally sensitive and appropriate therapeutic support.

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