Development Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling) – Band 7 to 8a

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their team in Worcestershire. The successful candidate will provide critical psychological assessments and interventions within community mental health services, supporting diverse service users. This development role offers the chance for career progression, starting at Band 7 and moving to Band 8a on meeting development benchmarks. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply in this dynamic mental health environment.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Great maternity and paternity support

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological interventions.
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment methods.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and develop interventions.
• Support community-based mental health services.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines and participate in supervision.

Skills

Clinical responsibility for patient care

Multi-disciplinary working

Psychological assessments

Conducting clinically relevant research

Supervised practice experience

Education

BSc/BA Honours degree in Psychology

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Job description

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their team in Worcestershire. The successful candidate will provide critical psychological assessments and interventions within community mental health services, supporting diverse service users. This development role offers the chance for career progression, starting at Band 7 and moving to Band 8a on meeting development benchmarks. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply in this dynamic mental health environment.