Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for part-time roles in Worcester. The position involves delivering psychological interventions and supporting individuals at risk of psychosis. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Psychology and substantial experience in the field, alongside excellent communication and project management skills. Flexible working options are available, and the role offers generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in psychological interventions.
• HCPC registration and eligibility for BPS Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Psychological Therapies.
• Conduct psychological assessments and provide interventions.
• Support service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Teaching abilities

Education

BSc/BA in Psychology

Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Job description

Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

Employer: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 14 May 2025

Job summary

The post offers two part-time roles: one in the North of the county (minimum 7.5 hrs) and one in the South (minimum 15 hrs), totaling 29.5 hours. Flexibility around hours can be discussed with team leads prior to application. Are you a psychologist seeking a role within a community team delivering care centered around psychological interventions? The Worcestershire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIS) seeks an enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to support individuals experiencing or at risk of a first episode of psychosis.

Main duties of the job

• Lead development and delivery of Psychological Therapies within the service, providing supervision and guidance to psychological therapists.
• Promote psychological thinking within the team through consultancy and offering training.
• Conduct or support research, audits, and service development activities.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, interventions, and outcome evaluations for clients with complex mental health needs.

About us

We are committed to delivering outstanding care across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, offering flexible working options, supporting diversity, and fostering a positive work environment.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length
• Generous NHS pension and pay enhancements for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Supportive staff networks and wellbeing initiatives

Application process

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Job responsibilities

• Behave consistently with organizational values.
• Undertake psychosocial assessments and observations.
• Provide specialist psychological interventions and supervise staff.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in professional meetings and seminars.
• Evaluate referrals and manage patient care based on clinical needs.

Person Specification

Includes essential and desirable criteria related to skills, qualifications, experience, and knowledge, such as:

• Qualifications: BSc/BA in Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, HCPC registration, and eligibility for BPS Chartered status.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years relevant experience, leadership in psychological interventions, research, and multidisciplinary working.
• Skills: Excellent communication, project management, and teaching abilities, with a positive attitude and ability to handle complex situations.

Additional requirements

• Ability to meet travel requirements.
• Willingness to seek support when needed and manage change effectively.

Legal and registration requirements

This role requires a DBS check, UK professional registration, and compliance with visa sponsorship rules if applicable.

Employer details

Employer: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address: Studdert Kennedy House, Spring Gardens, Worcester, WR1 2AE

Website: [Link]