Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - Core CAMHS

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to provide therapeutic services to children and young people. Responsibilities include direct interventions, assessments, and tailoring treatments to individual needs. The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate in psychology and have significant experience in the mental health field. This permanent position offers flexible, part-time working arrangements, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Flexible working patterns

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Post qualified experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct interventions to young people and their families.
• Provide initial or specialist assessments for young people.
• Develop and share formulations.
• Adapt interventions based upon the needs of the young person.

Skills

Experience of working in mental health field

Experience of providing direct therapies

Experience of developing formulation

Education

Doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychologist

Job description

Job Summary

BeeU is the CAMHS services in Telford, Shropshire and Wrekin. BeeU is made up of several pathways; a core mental health team, community eating disorder teams, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Crisis and Home Treatment, Mental Health Support Team and an Autistic Spectrum Condition diagnostic service.

This post sits within the core mental health team which provides support to young people and their families who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. This post will also involve supporting non-psychology colleagues in providing psychological informed treatments for young people, providing training and direct and indirect interventions.

In the role you will be responsible for the provision of a therapeutic psychological / mental health service to children and young people. This role will incorporate complex assessments leading to psychotherapeutic formulations of distress, interpretation of assessment, formulation and delivery and review of intervention plans.

This post is an 8a post, however, a band 7 preceptorship will also be considered.

We welcome applications from Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (or equivalent) who are registered with the HCPC.

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct interventions to young people and their families
• To provide initial or specialist assessments for young people
• To provide indirect interventions with young people, which will include systemic working with families, schools, local authorities and other agencies.
• To develop and share formulations.
• To adapt interventions based upon the needs of the young person
• To provide specialist psychological advice.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year PA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 301-KM-25-7687536

Job locations: Severnfields Health Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology
• BSc (Hons) Psychologist

Qualifications (Desirable)

• post qualified experience
• 2:1 in BSc (Hons) Psychologist
• HCPC registration

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working in mental health field
• experience of providing direct therapies
• experience of developing formulation

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working with children
• experience of working with families and/or systems
• experience of working with trauma and/or developmental trauma
• experience of working with children who are looked after

Background Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Severnfields Health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk