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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist to join our well-established Complex Psychological Interventions Service in Bristol. The post is based in Adult Mental Health Services in the Inner City and East Bristol team, and the successful applicant will support the delivery of psychological interventions in the Assessment and Recovery Team.</p>
<p>We are looking for applicants with a particular interest in working with people with a broad range of complex and enduring mental health difficulties across the lifespan, including older adults who are served within our ageless service. We are particularly interested in candidates with special skills and experience in CBT for severe mental health difficulties.</p>
<p>In addition, the successful candidate will lead the organisation and development of our established Staff Support Debrief Service for the community teams in Bristol.</p>
<p>As well as working closely within the teams, you will receive excellent support and supervision from more senior and well-established CPI members. There will be opportunities for continuing professional development and development of innovative research projects.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>o To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to patients and carers as appropriate to the service. </p> <p>o To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients' formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues.</p> <p>o To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.</p> <p>o To lead the organisation and development of the Staff Support Debrief Service for the community teams in Bristol.</p> <p>o To clinically supervise/line manage trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, CAPs and less experienced psychology staff, and other professionals. </p> <p>o To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within the areas served by the Complex Psychological Interventions Service.</p> <p>o To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):</strong>a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.</p> <p>We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&amp;NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.</p> <p>Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. </p> <p>AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.</p> <p>At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>09 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        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>342-BR153-0925</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Speedwell Centre</p>
      <p>Whitefield Road</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS5 7TJ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>CLINICAL</strong></p> <p> To provide a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical/counselling psychology service. </p> <p> 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).</p> <p> To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.</p> <p> 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.</p> <p> To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service.</p> <p> To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the various teams in the area and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of clients of those teams.</p> <p> To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams.</p> <p> To be involved in the development and delivery of training within the Trust.</p> <p> To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service.</p> <p> To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.</p> <p> To support the full implementation of the Your Team, Your Conversation, Your Plan framework, including acting as Keyworker as appropriate to the needs of the service.</p> <p> To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.</p> <p><strong>MANAGEMENT</strong></p> <p> Delegated caseload supervision</p> <p> Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested</p> <p> The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested</p> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL</strong></p> <p> To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCPC. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995).</p> <p> To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology policies and procedures. Copies of Trust Policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or from your manager.</p> <p> To participate in local psychological therapy meetings, Complex Psychological Interventions Service meetings, and Trust-wide meetings as appropriate.</p> <p> To maintain and develop high standards of clinical psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other clinical psychologists. </p> <p> To participate in an annual performance appraisal.</p> <p> To participate in clinical supervision.</p> <p><strong>SERVICE GOVERNANCE</strong></p> <p> 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.</p> <p> To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.</p> <p> To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.</p> <p> To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>CLINICAL</strong></p> <p> To provide a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical/counselling psychology service. </p> <p> 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).</p> <p> To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.</p> <p> 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.</p> <p> To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service.</p> <p> To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the various teams in the area and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of clients of those teams.</p> <p> To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams.</p> <p> To be involved in the development and delivery of training within the Trust.</p> <p> To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service.</p> <p> To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.</p> <p> To support the full implementation of the Your Team, Your Conversation, Your Plan framework, including acting as Keyworker as appropriate to the needs of the service.</p> <p> To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.</p> <p><strong>MANAGEMENT</strong></p> <p> Delegated caseload supervision</p> <p> Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested</p> <p> The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested</p> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL</strong></p> <p> To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCPC. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995).</p> <p> To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology policies and procedures. Copies of Trust Policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or from your manager.</p> <p> To participate in local psychological therapy meetings, Complex Psychological Interventions Service meetings, and Trust-wide meetings as appropriate.</p> <p> To maintain and develop high standards of clinical psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other clinical psychologists. </p> <p> To participate in an annual performance appraisal.</p> <p> To participate in clinical supervision.</p> <p><strong>SERVICE GOVERNANCE</strong></p> <p> 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.</p> <p> To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.</p> <p> To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.</p> <p> To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education, Qualification, Experience and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.</li>
        
        <li>Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registered.</li>
        
        <li>Specialist training in CBT.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group, including CBT.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering training to others in Mental Health services topics.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working alongside NHS multidisciplinary colleagues.</li>
        
        <li>Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.</li>
        
        <li>Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism.  Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Supervision Training.</li>
          
          <li>Post-qualification training in CBT for Psychosis.</li>
          
          <li>Relevant R&amp;D or clinical audit work post qualification.</li>
          
          <li>Clinical supervision of clinical or counselling psychology trainees.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of facilitating Staff Support Debrief meetings.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education, Qualification, Experience and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.</li>
          
          <li>Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registered.</li>
          
          <li>Specialist training in CBT.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group, including CBT.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering training to others in Mental Health services topics.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working alongside NHS multidisciplinary colleagues.</li>
          
          <li>Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.</li>
          
          <li>Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism.  Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Supervision Training.</li>
            
            <li>Post-qualification training in CBT for Psychosis.</li>
            
            <li>Relevant R&amp;D or clinical audit work post qualification.</li>
            
            <li>Clinical supervision of clinical or counselling psychology trainees.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of facilitating Staff Support Debrief meetings.</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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Speedwell Centre</p>
      <p>Whitefield Road</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS5 7TJ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Speedwell Centre</p>
          <p>Whitefield Road</p>
          <p>Bristol</p>
                    <p>BS5 7TJ</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

8a - Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist - Bristol

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist to join our well-establishedComplex Psychological Interventions (CPI) Service in Bristol. The post holder will provide psychological interventions (assessment, therapy,supervision and consultation) to the Inner City and East Assessment and Recovery Team.</p> <p>As well as working closely with the Recovery Team, you will receive excellent support and supervision from more senior and well establishedCPI members. There will be opportunities for regular connection to the wider CPI, including opportunities for continuing professionaldevelopment and development of innovative research projects.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>For this role you will be working with the The Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI). The CPI is comprised of multidisciplinaryprofessionals, including Clinical Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Medical Psychotherapists and Specialist Nurses. Staff are located in a central hub (at Callington Road Hospital), as well as at community mental health team bases. CPI provide a range of services directly to people who use our service. The CPI also offers supportive functions to staff teams that are designed to enhance the interventions delivered by teams, as well as contributing to the resilience and well-being of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates with experience and training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):</strong>a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.</p> <p>We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&amp;NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.</p> <p>Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. </p> <p>AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.</p> <p>At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
    </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>342-BR157-0925</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Speedwell Centre</p>
      <p>Whitefield Road</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS5 7TJ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>CLINICAL To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. To provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Complex Interventions Service Lead as appropriate, to the needs of the service. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Complex Psychological Interventions Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust. To support the full implementation of the Your Team, Your Conversation, Your Planframework, acting as keyworker as appropriate to the needs of the service.</p> <p>See fill job description</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>CLINICAL To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. To provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Complex Interventions Service Lead as appropriate, to the needs of the service. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Complex Psychological Interventions Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust. To support the full implementation of the Your Team, Your Conversation, Your Planframework, acting as keyworker as appropriate to the needs of the service.</p> <p>See fill job description</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education, Qualification, Experience and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Doctoral Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registration</li>
        
        <li>Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of working with a range of individuals with complex mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in an NHS setting</li>
        
        <li>Assessment and therapeutic interventions with client group, including CBT</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training</li>
          
          <li>Experience of DBT or a willingness to engage in training in DBT</li>
          
          <li>Experience of offering clinical supervision and/or of facilitating reflective practice sessions for multidisciplinary staff</li>
          
          <li>Ability to carry out neuropsychological assessment and report writing</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education, Qualification, Experience and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctoral Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registration</li>
          
          <li>Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of working with a range of individuals with complex mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in an NHS setting</li>
          
          <li>Assessment and therapeutic interventions with client group, including CBT</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training</li>
            
            <li>Experience of DBT or a willingness to engage in training in DBT</li>
            
            <li>Experience of offering clinical supervision and/or of facilitating reflective practice sessions for multidisciplinary staff</li>
            
            <li>Ability to carry out neuropsychological assessment and report writing</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>
    </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="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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Speedwell Centre</p>
      <p>Whitefield Road</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS5 7TJ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>The Speedwell Centre</p>
          <p>Whitefield Road</p>
          <p>Bristol</p>
                    <p>BS5 7TJ</p>
        
      

      
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Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Bristol

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Hope Service, </strong></p> <p><strong>Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</strong></p>  <p>The Hope Service offers a PTSD care pathway for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, including victims of trafficking. We also support people with an asylum seeking background living in Initial Accommodation (IA) hotels across the region. We are offering an opportunity to join us as an Assistant Psychologist.</p> <p>The role will involve providing support and assistance to staff and members of the team and undertaking clinical tasks under the supervision of the qualified clinical psychologist. There will also be an opportunity to get involved with routine ongoing audit, research and service evaluation within the team.</p> <p>Our service supports with people with a refugee/asylum seeking background and both experience and a passion for working in this field are essential. People with lived experience of seeking asylum are particularly invited to apply. In return we can offer the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and effective team.</p> <p>The Hope Service works primarily from Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital but the role could involve some remote working and community based work across the area.</p> <p>Please note this is a part time (18.75 hours per week) role.</p>  <p>For further information email: <a href="mailto:Mary.Griggs@nhs.net" target="_blank">Mary.Griggs@nhs.net</a></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Main duties are to assist clinical psychologists / therapists and art therapist in tasks including psychological assessment and intervention under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist or art therapist working independently within the limits agreed.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):</strong>a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.</p> <p>We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&amp;NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.</p> <p>Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. </p> <p>AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.</p> <p>At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.</p>


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

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
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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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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>342-SS142-0925</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital</p>
      <p>Westbury on Trym</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS10 5NB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>CLINICAL</strong></p> <p></p> <p> To support the Clinical psychologists / therapists/ art therapists within the Hope Service</p> <p> Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups, including the facilitation of MOAT groups and 1:1 MOATs. </p> <p> Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. This includes the initial assessments for the HOPE service, which requires the completing of specific outcome measures.</p> <p> To support clinicians in making NET life line documents. </p> <p> To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.</p> <p><strong>TEACHING AND TRAINING</strong></p>  <p> To undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise such as at hotels and with the voluntary sector.</p> <p> To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.</p> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL</strong></p> <p></p> <p> To understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the role</p> <p> To participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.</p> <ul>  <li> To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.</li> </ul> <p> To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.</p> <p> To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.</p> <p><strong>CLINICAL GOVERNANCE</strong></p> <p></p> <p> To participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. </p> <p> To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.</p>     

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>CLINICAL</strong></p> <p></p> <p> To support the Clinical psychologists / therapists/ art therapists within the Hope Service</p> <p> Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups, including the facilitation of MOAT groups and 1:1 MOATs. </p> <p> Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. This includes the initial assessments for the HOPE service, which requires the completing of specific outcome measures.</p> <p> To support clinicians in making NET life line documents. </p> <p> To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.</p> <p><strong>TEACHING AND TRAINING</strong></p>  <p> To undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise such as at hotels and with the voluntary sector.</p> <p> To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.</p> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL</strong></p> <p></p> <p> To understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the role</p> <p> To participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.</p> <ul>  <li> To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.</li> </ul> <p> To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.</p> <p> To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.</p> <p><strong>CLINICAL GOVERNANCE</strong></p> <p></p> <p> To participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. </p> <p> To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.</p>       
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>An honors degree in Psychology (2:1 or 1st)  and eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS</li>
        
        <li>Experience of person-facing work ideally as an assistant psychologist, either paid or voluntary ; understanding of common mental health problems; knowledge of safeguarding</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of PTSD and Trauma and clinical experience in this field</li>
        
        <li>Some understanding of the field of trauma and the experience of seeking asylum in the UK</li>
        
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          <li>An honors degree in Psychology (2:1 or 1st)  and eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS</li>
          
          <li>Experience of person-facing work ideally as an assistant psychologist, either paid or voluntary ; understanding of common mental health problems; knowledge of safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of PTSD and Trauma and clinical experience in this field</li>
          
          <li>Some understanding of the field of trauma and the experience of seeking asylum in the UK</li>
          
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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>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital</p>
      <p>Westbury on Trym</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS10 5NB</p>
    
  

  
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital</p>
          <p>Westbury on Trym</p>
          <p>Bristol</p>
                    <p>BS10 5NB</p>
        
      

      
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