Lead Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for Bristol MINT

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Bristol is seeking a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead and oversee psychological practice within the Mental Health Integrated Network Teams. The role involves conducting specialist assessments, providing psychological treatments, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology and relevant HCPC registration. This position emphasizes collaborative working in a diverse community while promoting mental health and wellbeing for all service users.

Qualifications

• Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.
• Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the MINT.
• Conduct highly specialist assessments and formulate psychological treatment plans.
• Deliver a high-quality clinical/counselling psychology service.

Skills

Ability to work effectively and flexibly as an integral member of a team

Good communication and liaison skills

Empathy/engagement skills with the client group

Self‑awareness and emotional resilience

Education

Doctoral Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent

HCPC Registration

Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention

Job description

A mental health service provider in Bristol is seeking a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead and oversee psychological practice within the Mental Health Integrated Network Teams. The role involves conducting specialist assessments, providing psychological treatments, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology and relevant HCPC registration. This position emphasizes collaborative working in a diverse community while promoting mental health and wellbeing for all service users.