Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Devizes

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic psychologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work within a community mental health team, providing psychological assessment and therapy in a supportive environment. With a commitment to evidence-based practices, you will engage in a variety of therapeutic approaches, enhancing the wellbeing of individuals facing mental health challenges. This position not only promises professional growth but also the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve. Join a diverse organization that values your contributions and supports your career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with severe and enduring mental health issues is essential.
• Commitment to improving wellbeing through clinical interventions is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to individuals and groups.
• Offer specialist consultancy to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Compassion-focused therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

Evidence-based practice

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Further training in evidence-based therapies

Job description

Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Devizes

Employer: Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Location: Chippenham, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 5 May 2025

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a growing and successful psychology service within an MDT community mental health team? Located in north and east Wiltshire, you have the opportunity to work in a beautiful rural setting with accessible links to Bath, Bristol, Trowbridge, and Salisbury. This role offers strong support to build your career, with previous post-holders advancing to higher banded positions within our service. We support clinical interests or a broad practice depending on your preference.

Main duties of the job

Join an enthusiastic team that values contributions from all members and strives to provide the best service to our users. Our team has launched initiatives like compassion-focused therapy groups and acceptance and commitment therapy programs. We offer a range of therapies including CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CAT, and others, in group and individual settings.

We seek a compassionate, thoughtful, and enthusiastic psychologist to join our friendly team. Experience working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and a commitment to improving wellbeing through clinical interventions are essential. An interest in evidence-based practice areas such as psychosis, trauma, mood disorders, or personality disorders is particularly welcome.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community mental health care across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.

Our dedicated staff promote mental health and wellbeing, adhering to a person-centered approach. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to individuals and groups within the designated team.
• Offer specialist consultancy to multidisciplinary teams and other care agencies.
• Participate in team duties as agreed with management.
• Engage in supervision and maintain accurate records of clinical activity.
• Support the implementation of CPA and act as care coordinator as needed.

Professional standards

• Adhere to HCPC policies and the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and DCP Guidelines.
• Contribute to policy formulation and review.
• Participate in meetings and CPD activities to maintain high standards of practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Desirable: Further training in evidence-based therapies.

Experience

• Essential: Experience working with adults with severe and enduring mental health issues.

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• UK professional registration.

Additional information

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must have current UK registration. Details about criminal record checks and sponsorship are available on the employer's website.

Employer details

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Bewley House
Marshfield Road
Chippenham
SN15 1JW