Practitioner Psychologist (B7-B8a Development Role)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to contribute to various treatment pathways. The position involves conducting psychological assessments, providing therapeutic interventions, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and have significant experience working with diverse mental health issues. This role presents opportunities for professional development and is part of a transformative service environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with mental health issues across various age groups.
• Experience supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and formulate care plans.
• Provide psychological interventions and consultations for complex cases.
• Ensure high standards of care and comply with legal guidelines.

Skills

Experience with mental health issues

Knowledge of psychological models

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Practitioner Psychologist (B7-B8a Development Role)

The closing date is 19 December 2025

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of service provision across all treatment pathways including outpatients, the enhanced treatment team, and flexibly, when needed, day care. They will be joining the service during an exciting period of service development and transformation with the scope to therefore develop specialisms within the field. They will receive clinical supervision from AEDS Principal Clinical Psychologist and will work closely with AEDS psychological therapies team.

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical supervision for more junior members of staff (qualified and trainees).

The post holder will also be expected to provide psychological assessments, formulations, therapeutic interventions (individual and group), and consultation to support people with complex presentations and needs; this is with a view to ensuring soon access to assessment and evidence based psychological therapy. There is also an expectation to contribute to the generic work of the team to support with optimising patient care where needed.

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.

To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific needs.

To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

About us

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 all our job roles.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.

To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific needs.

To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or Counselling Psychology or other relevant HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (specific requirement as per advert) qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with people from across the lifespan with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Candidates should demonstrate experience of working with the relevant care group
• Band 8a - Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists
• Band 8a - Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group
• Band 8a - Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development/project work
• Band 8a - Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£50,008 to £64,880 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.