Applied Psychologist

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a qualified Applied Psychologist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. You will utilize various therapeutic techniques, including CBT and DBT, while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The organization values a supportive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, continuous development, and a focus on work-life balance. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care and innovative practices in mental health.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Regular Supervision

CPD Opportunities

Specialist Training in DBT and CAT

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology required, with HCPC registration.
• Experience in NHS mental health teams and acute crisis settings essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and deliver tailored interventions.
• Provide consultation and supervision to multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with the University of Southampton on training and research.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Evidence-Based Interventions

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Therapeutic Techniques (CBT, DBT, etc.)

Education

Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychology

HCPC Registration

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a qualified Applied Psychologist with a doctoral qualification in clinical, counselling, or health psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You must have experience working in adult NHS mental health teams, especially in acute mental health crisis settings. Strong skills in psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide consultation, training, and supervision.

We value expertise in therapies such as CBT, DBT, CAT, ACT, CFT, and EMDR. A recovery-focused, person-centered approach is key, using psychological knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are crucial as you'll be working in a dynamic, supportive environment. At HIOW, we prioritize high-quality, person-centered mental health care. We offer a supportive workplace with regular supervision, reflective practice, CPD opportunities, and specialist training in DBT and CAT. You'll also collaborate with the University of Southampton's Clinical Psychology and CBT programs. We understand work-life balance and offer flexible working options, including full-time and part-time roles. The role is based at the Elms Building, Tatchbury Mount, near the New Forest, providing a serene environment for growth. Join us in delivering trauma-informed, recovery-focused care while thriving professionally in a dedicated, evidence-based team.

Main duties of the job

As an Applied Psychologist in the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, you will conduct specialist psychological assessments and deliver tailored interventions to individuals in acute mental health crises, including those with personality disorders, complex PTSD, psychosis, and dual diagnoses. Utilizing a range of therapies such as CBT, DBT, CAT, ACT, CFT, and EMDR, you will directly impact patients' mental health and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessments & Therapy: Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to individual needs during crises.
• Consultation & Supervision: Provide psychological consultation, training, and supervision to the multidisciplinary team, promoting best practices.
• Collaborative Working: Work closely with CRHT leadership and the Acute Care Psychology team, collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to provide holistic care.
• Staff Development: Support staff development through training, supervision, and creating a learning environment.
• Research Collaboration: Partner with the University of Southampton to support training, research, and the next generation of psychologists.

What You Need

• Qualifications: Doctorate in clinical/counselling/health psychology (BPS-accredited) and HCPC registration.
• Experience: Expertise in psychological assessments and therapies for acute mental health crises in adult NHS settings.
• Skills: Proficiency in evidence-based interventions, research application, and exceptional communication.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling/health psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC Registration

Experience

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, complex PTSD, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities, psychosis etc).
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Skills in providing psychological consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation.
• Full driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.