Practitioner Psychologist

Drink and Drugs News; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point is seeking a HCPC‑registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to support psycho‑social interventions across the Southwest MHTR services, covering Swindon, Somerset and North Somerset.

You will supervise and train Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists, ensuring evidence‑based practice and governance. This is a remote, full‑time fixed‑term position for 12 months.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered psychologist capable of psycho-social interventions.
• Experience delivering supervision or training to psychology staff (where possible).
• Ability to work remotely within NHS/clinical governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, guidance and training to Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists.
• Support the effective delivery of psycho-social interventions under MHTR.
• Contribute to governance and evidence-based practice in SW MHTR services.

Education

HCPC-registered Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)

Job description

At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in supporting people to recover from addiction and regain control of their lives.

Our work spans substance use, learning disabilities and mental health, and we focus on providing timely, person‑centred support.

By ensuring people can access the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance use services across England and Wales. We are now seeking a skilled and compassionate HCPC‑registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to support the effective delivery of psycho‑social interventions across our Southwest MHTR services, covering Swindon, Somerset and North Somerset.

As a Practitioner Psychologist you will provide clinical supervision, guidance and training to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who deliver psycho‑social interventions to individuals subject to a Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR).

You will draw on your expertise to further develop the innovative approaches used within Turning Point’s MHTR services, ensuring they align with nationally agreed standards and evidence‑based practice.

Alongside operational colleagues, you will contribute to the effective governance of the Southwest MHTR services and offer thoughtful, evidence‑informed advice to colleagues, local agencies and partner organisations.

You will receive supervision from a Forensic Psychologist who serves as the Southwest MHTR Clinical Lead, who is in turn supported by the National MHTR Lead, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

This is a remote, full time, fixed term position for 12 months.