Band 8b Clinical Psychologist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to contribute to the evolving Rehabilitation Pathway. This role involves delivering specialist psychological care for individuals with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide expert consultation, and influence the development of services. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and access to exclusive discounts. This opportunity offers a meaningful leadership position in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development focus

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to lead and influence clinical practice for complex mental health needs.
• Strong experience in consultation and working within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Provide expert consultation to the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development of rehabilitation services.
• Lead on psychological thinking within the care pathway.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychological assessments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervision and teaching

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for people with complex mental health needs.
• Provide expert consultation and advice to the multidisciplinary team across both inpatient and community rehabilitation settings.
• Offer clinical leadership and contribute to the design, development and evaluation of rehabilitation services.
• Lead on psychological thinking within the pathway and ensure the delivery of evidence-based, recovery-focused care.
• Provide specialist supervision to psychologists, trainees, assistant psychologists and MDT colleagues.
• Contribute to staff training, teaching, and identification of learning needs.
• Manage an autonomous clinical caseload, applying professional guidelines and research evidence in practice.
• Support service data, audit, policy development and quality improvement activities.
• Build and maintain strong multiagency partnerships and effective communication pathways.
• Deputise for senior colleagues where required and contribute to leadership meetings and strategic planning.

Inpatient & Community Rehabilitation | Willow Ward + Mental Health Rehabilitation Team

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist looking for a genuinely meaningful leadership role? Do you want to shape the future of recovery-focused mental health services for people with complex, enduring needs? Join us in Somerset as a senior clinical leader within our evolving Rehabilitation Pathway, where you'll influence practice, develop services, and deliver specialist psychological care that makes a real and lasting difference.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead the psychological vision across both inpatient and community rehabilitation
• Shape and develop services as part of a forward-thinking leadership team
• Work autonomously, using your expertise to guide multidisciplinary teams
• Develop others through supervision, consultation, and teaching
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture with strong links to Adult Psychology & Psychological Therapies
• Build a role around your strengths, with opportunities for research, innovation, and strategic development

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away – and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all – the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.