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

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

  



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

NHS Jobs

Newly Qualified Psychologist

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you passionate about mental health?</p>
<p>Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to people's lives?</p>
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work in the Therapies Team at our new Adult Acute Inpatient Wards, Silverwood.</p>
<p>The post offers a diverse range of experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties. You will join a friendly and supportive group of psychologists in the locality and there will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills through CPD. The trust has an enviable care pathways system which values Psychology, Psychotherapy and the Arts Psychotherapies. There are opportunities to train in DBT, CBT for psychosis, family interventions, CBT for personality disorders and structured clinical management.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Variety:</strong> You will have the chance to work with a wide range of complex presentations including affective disorders, psychosis, and personality, and using a variety of methods and approaches. With assessments, individual therapies, group therapies, family interventions, MDT working, complex case meetings, indirect interventions using a Positive Behaviour Support framework, and supervision all part of the role, it's safe to say that no two days will feel the same! Many of our Psychologists in acute services find that the switching really helps to stay energised.</p>
<p><strong>Fast-paced:</strong> You will get to be reflexive; formulating problems, identifying with teams when attempted solutions create a new or different problem, and supporting teams to remove barriers to discharge and supporting people to have an independent and personally meaningful life outside of hospital. Expect your day to fly by!</p>
<p><strong>Autonomy:</strong> Acute Inpatient Psychologists can personalise and tailor the role of Psychology for their wards.</p>
<p><strong>Leadership:</strong> You will be able to develop the role of Psychology and influence the direction of the wider team in an environment designed for recovery and safety. Psychology's expertise are really valued for differential formulations, reducing restrictive practices, and delivering trauma-informed and Psychologically-informed care.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.</p> <p>We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.</p> <p>Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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>Eligibility to high cost area supplement is conditional upon candidates residence and will be discussed on offer.</strong></p> <p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 August 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
      
        Incl 5% Fringe HCAS
      
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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>325-7298726-HOSP-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Silverwood</p>
      <p>St Peter's Hospital, Holloway Hill</p>
      <p>Chertsey</p>
            <p>KT16 0AE</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For a full breakdown of the Job Role and Responsibilities please find the Job Profile attached to this job listing.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
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      <p>For a full breakdown of the Job Role and Responsibilities please find the Job Profile attached to this job listing.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Professional Registration
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 12 months of commencement in post)</li>
        
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        <li>Experience of working with people from across the life span 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>Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate interest/skills in the relevant specialist area</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists</li>
        
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            Professional Registration
          
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          <li>HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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          <li>Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 12 months of commencement in post)</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of working with people from across the life span 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>Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate interest/skills in the relevant specialist area</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists</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>
  

  

  
    <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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        <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>
          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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    <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Silverwood</p>
      <p>St Peter's Hospital, Holloway Hill</p>
      <p>Chertsey</p>
            <p>KT16 0AE</p>
    
  

  
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        <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>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Silverwood</p>
          <p>St Peter's Hospital, Holloway Hill</p>
          <p>Chertsey</p>
                    <p>KT16 0AE</p>
        
      

      
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            <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>

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Silverwood

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Provide clinical and professional leadership for the psychological therapies team in the region, with the psychological therapy team staff located at the Combat Stress Treatment Centre/Hub.</p><p>Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical interventions in the region, as a senior clinician within the inter-disciplinary team</p><p>Systematically plan and oversee delivery of assessments, group treatment programmes and provision of individual psychological therapy to meet agreed organisational targets, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of team activity and outcomes</p><p>Along with Band 8a, ensure that the workload of the psychological therapy team is effectively managed and that staff resources are used effectively</p><p>Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment using evidence-based trauma-focused CBT for Veterans with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, depression, emotional dysregulation, inter and intrapersonal problems and other complex trauma-related mental health problems</p><p>Clinically supervise Band 8a deputy, Band 7 psychologists/cognitive behavioural psychotherapists and trainees/assistants Provide expert psychological consultation for the inter-disciplinary team and lead on psychologically-informed treatment planning, development of a reflective team approach and trauma-informed services</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Provide clinical and professional leadership for the psychological therapies team in the region, with the psychological therapy team staff located at the Combat Stress Treatment Centre/Hub.</p><p>Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical interventions in the region, as a senior clinician within the inter-disciplinary team</p><p>Systematically plan and oversee delivery of assessments, group treatment programmes and provision of individual psychological therapy to meet agreed organisational targets, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of team activity and outcomes</p><p>Along with Band 8a, ensure that the workload of the psychological therapy team is effectively managed and that staff resources are used effectively</p><p>Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment using evidence-based trauma-focused CBT for Veterans with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, depression, emotional dysregulation, inter and intrapersonal problems and other complex trauma-related mental health problems</p><p>Clinically supervise Band 8a deputy, Band 7 psychologists/cognitive behavioural psychotherapists and trainees/assistants Provide expert psychological consultation for the inter-disciplinary team and lead on psychologically-informed treatment planning, development of a reflective team approach and trauma-informed services</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Combat Stress is the UKs leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century weve been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide servicesin-person, and viaphoneandonline.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>18 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £65,241 to £66,992 a year
      
        plus 5% Outer London Fringe Allowance
      
    </p>
  
  

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

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

  
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0373-25-0007</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Tyrwhitt House</p>
      <p>Oaklawn Road</p>
      <p>Leatherhead</p>
      <p>Surrey</p>
      <p>KT22 0BX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ROLE</p><p>Provide clinical and professional leadership for the psychological therapies team in the region, with the psychological therapy team staff located at the Combat Stress Treatment Centre/Hub.</p><p>Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical interventions in the region, as a senior clinician within the inter-disciplinary team</p><p>Systematically plan and oversee delivery of assessments, group treatment programmes and provision of individual psychological therapy to meet agreed organisational targets, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of team activity and outcomes</p><p>Along with Band 8a, ensure that the workload of the psychological therapy team is effectively managed and that staff resources are used effectively</p><p>Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment using evidence-based trauma-focused CBT for Veterans with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, depression, emotional dysregulation, inter and intrapersonal problems and other complex trauma-related mental health problems</p><p>Clinically supervise Band 8a deputy, Band 7 psychologists/cognitive behavioural psychotherapists and trainees/assistants Provide expert psychological consultation for the inter-disciplinary team and lead on psychologically-informed treatment planning, development of a reflective team approach and trauma-informed services</p><p>Work closely with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South England and the Head of Psychological Therapies to identify and contribute to service planning and programme development and to identify staff resource requirements</p><p>To promote the work of Combat Stress amongst other professionals by leading on training and consultation both internally and externally.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ROLE</p><p>Provide clinical and professional leadership for the psychological therapies team in the region, with the psychological therapy team staff located at the Combat Stress Treatment Centre/Hub.</p><p>Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical interventions in the region, as a senior clinician within the inter-disciplinary team</p><p>Systematically plan and oversee delivery of assessments, group treatment programmes and provision of individual psychological therapy to meet agreed organisational targets, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of team activity and outcomes</p><p>Along with Band 8a, ensure that the workload of the psychological therapy team is effectively managed and that staff resources are used effectively</p><p>Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment using evidence-based trauma-focused CBT for Veterans with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, depression, emotional dysregulation, inter and intrapersonal problems and other complex trauma-related mental health problems</p><p>Clinically supervise Band 8a deputy, Band 7 psychologists/cognitive behavioural psychotherapists and trainees/assistants Provide expert psychological consultation for the inter-disciplinary team and lead on psychologically-informed treatment planning, development of a reflective team approach and trauma-informed services</p><p>Work closely with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South England and the Head of Psychological Therapies to identify and contribute to service planning and programme development and to identify staff resource requirements</p><p>To promote the work of Combat Stress amongst other professionals by leading on training and consultation both internally and externally.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Minimum three years post qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, including community, primary care, outpatient and inpatient settings</li>
        
        <li>Substantial experience of delivering CBT and at least one other evidence-based therapeutic modality</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups presenting with problems that reflect the full range of mental health disorders experienced by veterans (including, but not restricted to PTSD, Complex-PTSD, depression, substance misuse difficulties, emotional dysregulation, inter and intrapersonal problems and other complex trauma-related mental health problems, in 1:1 and group contexts) of varying clinical severity.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering evidence-based trauma-focused psychological therapies to adults with PTSD and/or C-PTSD</li>
        
        <li>Experience of designing, coordinating, and evaluating training programmes, including the use of online materials</li>
        
        <li>Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering mental health/psychological services to British Veterans</li>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical or research leadership role(s)</li>
          
          <li>Experience of clinically supervising qualified clinical or counselling psychologists or Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering clinical services, including psychological therapies, online</li>
          
          <li>Experience of developing multi-media clinical resources</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering services within a context of co-production with experts by experience / service users and their families</li>
          
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        <li>Post Graduate Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society, or British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence</li>
        
        <li> Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or a counselling psychologist</li>
        
        <li> Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology</li>
        
        <li>or</li>
        
        <li> Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accreditation)</li>
        
        <li>&amp;</li>
        
        <li> Completion of post-qualification clinical supervision training</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Completion of further post-qualification specialist training in areas of practice relevant to the post, in particular:</li>
          
          <li> BABCP accreditation or eligibility for accreditation (psychologists)</li>
          
          <li> Completion of post-qualification clinical supervision training</li>
          
          <li> Veteran of the UK-armed forces</li>
          
          <li> Expert-by-experience  either own experience of MH difficulties or carer/supporter of others with MH difficulties</li>
          
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          <li>Minimum three years post qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, including community, primary care, outpatient and inpatient settings</li>
          
          <li>Substantial experience of delivering CBT and at least one other evidence-based therapeutic modality</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups presenting with problems that reflect the full range of mental health disorders experienced by veterans (including, but not restricted to PTSD, Complex-PTSD, depression, substance misuse difficulties, emotional dysregulation, inter and intrapersonal problems and other complex trauma-related mental health problems, in 1:1 and group contexts) of varying clinical severity.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering evidence-based trauma-focused psychological therapies to adults with PTSD and/or C-PTSD</li>
          
          <li>Experience of designing, coordinating, and evaluating training programmes, including the use of online materials</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering mental health/psychological services to British Veterans</li>
            
            <li>Experience of clinical or research leadership role(s)</li>
            
            <li>Experience of clinically supervising qualified clinical or counselling psychologists or Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering clinical services, including psychological therapies, online</li>
            
            <li>Experience of developing multi-media clinical resources</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering services within a context of co-production with experts by experience / service users and their families</li>
            
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Post Graduate Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society, or British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence</li>
          
          <li> Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or a counselling psychologist</li>
          
          <li> Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology</li>
          
          <li>or</li>
          
          <li> Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accreditation)</li>
          
          <li>&amp;</li>
          
          <li> Completion of post-qualification clinical supervision training</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Completion of further post-qualification specialist training in areas of practice relevant to the post, in particular:</li>
            
            <li> BABCP accreditation or eligibility for accreditation (psychologists)</li>
            
            <li> Completion of post-qualification clinical supervision training</li>
            
            <li> Veteran of the UK-armed forces</li>
            
            <li> Expert-by-experience  either own experience of MH difficulties or carer/supporter of others with MH difficulties</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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      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 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>
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    <p>Combat Stress</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Tyrwhitt House</p>
      <p>Oaklawn Road</p>
      <p>Leatherhead</p>
      <p>Surrey</p>
      <p>KT22 0BX</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.combatstress.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.combatstress.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Combat Stress</p>
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          <p>Tyrwhitt House</p>
          <p>Oaklawn Road</p>
          <p>Leatherhead</p>
          <p>Surrey</p>
          <p>KT22 0BX</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.combatstress.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.combatstress.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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