Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health service as a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. This part-time role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide care for young patients with complex mental health difficulties, ensuring high-quality therapeutic interventions and support. Engage in clinical research, mentorship, and contribute to the development of innovative mental health solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Opportunities for learning and career development

Cycle to Work and electric vehicle leasing schemes

Wellbeing tools and services

Retail and restaurant discounts

Supportive staff networks

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, preferably with NHS experience.
• Strong skills in assessment and evidence-based therapies required.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Supervise junior clinicians and engage in service development.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Clinical Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Collaboration

Research and Development

Service Development

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

We are looking for a very enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive individual for the role of Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join a well-established multidisciplinary team.

Our service, based in CAMHS Phoenix at Wokingham Community Hospital, is a Tier 4 Day Hospital and Home Treatment Service providing evidence-based psychiatric, nursing, and therapeutic interventions for young people aged 12–18 years. The service caters to young people presenting with severe and complex mental health difficulties requiring Tier 4 care, including co-morbid neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as:

• Serious risk of harm to self; suicidal thoughts and behavior
• Emotional dysregulation and symptoms resembling emerging unstable personality disorder
• Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID, and disordered eating related to emotional dysregulation and trauma
• Low mood, depression
• Early onset psychosis
• Severe OCD, complex PTSD
• Other psychological disturbances affecting functioning outside typical diagnostic criteria

All young people accepted to the service follow a structured programme aligned with NICE guidelines (e.g., anorexia nervosa, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation).

This is a part-time position – 22.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Assessment: Conduct specialist assessments and develop detailed formulations of presenting difficulties and systemic issues.
2. Treatment Planning: Collaborate with service users to develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings to support recovery and improve quality of life.
3. Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies using a range of techniques and modalities.
4. Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary team members and multi-agency partners to ensure integrated client care.
5. Supervision and Training: Provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, supporting their professional development.
6. Research and Development: Engage in applied research, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and enhance clinical practice.
7. Service Development: Participate in the ongoing development of mental health services, introducing new approaches and sharing expertise.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust:

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to providing excellent mental health and community health services across Berkshire. We promote an inclusive, supportive environment where staff can thrive.

Our Values:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Providing high-quality, safe services
• Working together to develop innovative solutions

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options
• 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service length, plus buy/sell options
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Wellbeing tools and services
• Retail and restaurant discounts
• Supportive staff networks
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Dr Louise Bradbury
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]