Band 7 Clinical Psychologist -Banes-Bath

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist, where you will provide evidence-based psychological therapy to individuals facing substance use challenges. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care for individuals with complex mental health needs. You will be part of an innovative service that values diversity and promotes a person-centered approach. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and thrive in a flexible setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Experience with evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical psychology service with autonomy.
• Undertake specialist assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.

Skills

Effective team player

Strong communication skills

Good administrative skills

Empathy

Ability to manage workload pressures

Self-awareness

Education

Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Band 7 Clinical Psychologist - Banes-Bath

Are you a qualified or soon-to-be qualified psychologist passionate about social justice? Are you interested in providing evidence-based psychological therapy to individuals who use alcohol and other drugs, and supporting teams to work in psychologically informed ways?

We are seeking a Band 7 qualified clinical or counselling psychologist to join our new partnership service.

AWP is excited to be part of a multi-agency partnership led by Turning Point, delivering community drug and alcohol treatment in Banes. This innovative remodeling of the service leverages the unique expertise of providers.

Our role within the partnership involves delivering psychological aspects of the treatment system, working clinically with patients, embedding psychologically informed practices into the wider workforce, and connecting the drug treatment service with community mental health colleagues to enhance care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Practitioner Psychologist to join the BaNES Psychological Therapies Service (PTS), part of a developing integrated drug and alcohol treatment system. The team is friendly, composed of psychologists and therapists offering NICE-recommended therapies to individuals with significant mental health challenges. This partnership provides an opportunity to include specialist drug and alcohol practitioners in the team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will support the psychological vision of the service, working collaboratively with the 8a Psychological Therapist, the wider team, and local mental health services. The role involves providing time-limited psychological interventions within a stepped-care model, focusing on developing various intensities of psychological therapy, psychosocial, and psychologically informed interventions to aid recovery. Core interventions include CBT, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing. Training and supervision to support psychologically informed interventions are essential. Experience or interest in trauma-focused therapies is advantageous, though not mandatory. The role also includes clinical supervision, training, CPD, reflective practice, and team formulation.

If you enjoy working with individuals facing substance use challenges and the complexities involved, and thrive in a dynamic, flexible, and caring environment, we would like to hear from you.

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.

We serve approximately 1.8 million people 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 through a person-centered approach. We value happiness and fulfillment among our employees, believing it leads to better care.

We are committed to fostering a positive, research and evidence-based environment that benefits staff and service users alike.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, recognizing that diversity strengthens us.

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality, largely autonomous clinical/counselling psychology service.

To undertake highly specialist assessments, including neuropsychological and risk assessments.

To formulate and implement treatment plans for clients' mental health issues.

To deliver a range of psychological interventions to individuals, carers, and groups.

To provide at least one specialist evidence-based psychological intervention tailored to service needs.

To offer highly specialist consultation to multidisciplinary teams regarding formulation and psychological management of clients.

To utilize advanced psychological knowledge and skills to enhance patient management by teams.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Registered

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience with evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience or interest in teaching/training

Skills

• Effective team player with strong communication and liaison skills
• Well-organized with good administrative skills
• Empathetic and engaging with clients
• Ability to manage workload pressures and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata