Practitioner Psychologist - Somerset

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy extra holiday

Total reward package with benefits

Access to wider benefits

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an experienced psychologist to provide clinical supervision and training within Turning Point's Southwest MHTR services. The role supports Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists, Peer Support Workers, and governance input, with a small specialist caseload when required.

You will work under a HCPC registration and bring a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to practice in a remote, fixed-term 12-month role.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in their professional specialism.
• Current HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, guidance and training to Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists delivering psychosocial interventions under MHTR.
• Support and coordinate the MHTR team, including Peer Support Workers.
• Develop trauma-informed approaches and supervise psychological formulations.
• Develop innovative approaches aligned with national standards and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to governance of MHTR services alongside operational colleagues.
• Give evidence-informed advice to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Carry a small caseload for specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Receive supervision from the MHTR Clinical Lead.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional adaptability

Understanding of clinical governance

Education

Doctoral qualification in their professional specialism

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term post sits within Turning Point's Southwest MHTR services, which cover Swindon, Somerset and North Somerset and offer psychosocial interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. The core of the role is clinical supervision, training and guidance for Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers, with input to governance and partner agencies. The post is remote and full time, and may include a small caseload of specialist assessments. Fit depends on current HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist with a doctoral qualification.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical supervision, guidance and training to Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists delivering psychosocial interventions under MHTR
• Support, develop and coordinate the MHTR team, including Peer Support Workers
• Help team members build psychological formulation skills and embed a trauma informed approach
• Develop innovative approaches within Turning Point's MHTR services, aligned with national standards and evidence-based practice
• Contribute to the governance of MHTR services alongside operational colleagues
• Give evidence-informed advice to colleagues, local agencies and partner organisations
• Carry a small caseload at times, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions
• Receive supervision from the MHTR Clinical Lead, a Forensic Psychologist

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in their professional specialism

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist

Experience

• Delivering psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for complex presentations
• Providing clinical supervision
• Providing consultation to multidisciplinary professionals

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Professional adaptability
• Understanding of clinical governance frameworks

Nice to have

• Formal training in supervision

What’s offered

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days with service
• Option to buy additional holiday and spread the cost
• Total reward package covering savings, recognition and career opportunities
• Access to Turning Point's wider benefits and perks