Clinical/Counselling Psychologist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services. The role involves conducting psychological assessments, collaborating on treatment plans, and providing mentorship. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral qualification in psychology and be registered with HCPC. Offering flexible working, a generous pension scheme, and numerous professional development opportunities, this position aims to enhance mental health care in Berkshire.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience of working with adults with significant mental health needs.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments.
• Develop personalized treatment plans with service users.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians.
• Engage in applied research to improve services.

Skills

Working with adults with significant mental health needs

Clinical interventions

Collaborative treatment planning

Research and quality improvement

Education

Postgraduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiasticand innovativeClinical/Counselling Psychologistlooking to progress and develop your clinical and leadership skills withina thrivingadult community mental healthservice? If so, why not join us and beonthecutting edgeof transformation underway in adult mental health.We are looking to recruitafull-time,highly motivated Clinical/Counselling Psychologist dedicated to providing high quality,evidence-basedinterventions for adultswithsignificant mental health needs.We provide apsychological therapyservice to adults living in the west of Berkshire (including Newbury and Thatcham), as well as across the whole of Berkshirethrough the centralised Community Mental Health Psychological Therapies (CMHPT) service.

Additional Opportunities

We offer a wealth of opportunitiesto further develop clinical skills through CPD, as well as leadership opportunities through service development projects, supervisionexperienceand training.

Work Arrangements

The postholder will work from the team’s base in Thatcham at least 3 days a week, while working from home for theremainderof the week. Travel across Berkshire for meetings and training will occasionally be required.

Work base: Hillcroft House, Thatcham, Berkshire

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialistpsychological assessments and develop a clear and detailed formulation of the service user’s presenting difficulties and/or the systemic issues present.
• In collaboration with service users, develop personalised treatment plans based on assessment findings and service user needs, in collaboration with service users, to support their recovery and improve quality of life.
• Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions using a range of psychological techniques and modalities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and holistic client care.
• In line with experience and role development plans, provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the treatment they offer.
• Regularly undertake applied research, adding to the evidence base for practice, development activities andparticipatein quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical services.
• Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches, providing insights andexpertiseto enhance the overall quality of care.

About the Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Must‑Haves

• Apost graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience of and interest in working with adults withsignificant mental health needs
• An enhanced DBS check

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Contact

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate tocontactDr Rashmi Shankar(ConsultantClinicalPsychologist)by [e-mail] whowill be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026