Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Developmental Role)

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aylesbury seeks a part-time Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for the Bucks Early Intervention Service. The role entails providing psychological assessment and treatment to clients while supervising junior staff. Applicants should be qualified psychologists or soon to qualify, adept at working independently and within teams. With opportunities for career progression, benefits include 27 days annual leave and a competitive pension scheme. Join us in delivering outstanding care in mental health.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment.
• Familiarity with a variety of client groups and presenting problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for adults with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties.
• Supervise and support assistant and trainee psychologists.
• Provide ad‑hoc advice and consultation on psychological care.

Skills

Complex/specialist methods of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment

Effective communication of sensitive/complex information

Multidisciplinary teamwork and consultation

Education

Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with relevant registration or final year trainee within 3 months of qualifying

Job description

Job summary

Are you a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist seeking a new challenge?

A part‑time opportunity has arisen for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the Bucks Early Intervention Service in a developmental role. We are looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful person who is able to work within a multi‑disciplinary team both independently and with initiative. We are looking for a person who has the ability to provide specialist cognitive‑behavioural therapy for psychosis and the ability to use their skills to support and motivate colleagues and clients.

You will have experience of working alongside a range of other professionals to provide psychological advice and consultation regarding formulation and treatment.

We welcome applications from newly or soon‑to‑be qualified clinical or counselling psychologists. Please note this role is part‑time working 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for adults with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties presenting in the Early Intervention Service and their families in outpatient, community and inpatient settings as required. This may include the use of digital technology.
• Supervise and support the psychological assessment and interventions provided by assistant and trainee psychologists and other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment, dependent on experience.
• Provide ad‑hoc advice, consultation and supervision on clients’ psychological care to colleagues and other professionals as delegated by the Principal Clinical Psychologist.
• Work towards the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of a band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, which, if achieved in line with developmental reviews, will lead to an opportunity for promotion to band 8a.

You will excel at working autonomously, managing a caseload and taking responsibility for the governance of your psychological practice within a multidisciplinary team. You will be familiar with utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to showcase the best of yourself. Please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and tailor your supporting statement to the role you are applying for and address any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community‑bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £62,682 a year per annum | pro‑rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 267-BM7640332

Job locations: The Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with relevant registration or final year trainee within 3 months of qualifying

Skills

• Complex/specialist methods of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment
• Effective communication of sensitive/complex information
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and consultation

Experience

• Psychological assessment, formulation and treatment
• Variety of client groups, presenting problems, settings

Desirable

• Further training relevant to working in early intervention in psychosis
• Further training/qualifications or experience in supervision, research methodology, staff training, other relevant fields
• Further training/qualifications in specific therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR
• Evidence of CPD since qualifying
• Teaching/training
• Severe and/or complex mental health care
• Running groups
• Supervision of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk