Practitioner Psychologist

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Godalming; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Godalming is seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to deliver trauma-informed assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex needs. You will lead psychology practice within an integrated neighbourhood team, supervise colleagues and contribute to staff development.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership, supervise psychologists and trainees, participate in research, audit and service

Qualifications

• Experience in psychological assessment and formulation.
• Ability to provide consultation and supervision.
• Trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological practice across the team.
• Supervise psychologists and trainees.
• Deliver staff training, research, audit and service improvement.
• Contribute to policy, care pathways and workforce development.
• Promote equality and inclusion and safeguarding.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Formulation

Intervention

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Multi-disciplinary working

Job description

Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (Complex Needs Service Line)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with advanced skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, excellent multidisciplinary working, and the ability to provide consultation, supervision and support to colleagues.

You will be committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care, with experience of service development, quality improvement and psychologically informed practice. Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills are essential, along with a commitment to equality, inclusion and co-production.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams while being supported by experienced Principal and Consultant Psychologists within a strong professional psychology network.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical leadership and specialist psychological support within community mental health services.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, trauma-informed psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for people with complex mental health needs, including cognitive assessment and risk management. Working collaboratively with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, they will promote personalised, recovery-focused care, uphold professional and statutory responsibilities, and contribute to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

The role includes leadership of psychological practice, supervision and appraisal of psychologists and trainees, development of staff training, participation in research, audit and service improvement, and contribution to policy, care pathway and workforce development.

The successful candidate will work across an integrated neighbourhood team, helping to build strong partnerships with health, social care, voluntary sector and community organisations to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and support delivery of the Community Mental Health Framework.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for these job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lynsey Hart Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail]

Dr Sarah Worden - Principal Clinical Psychologist

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