Psychotherapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

NHS; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist to deliver psychological assessments and interventions. Candidates will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team addressing moderate to severe psychological difficulties. The role emphasizes professional development and offers supervision. Applicants must have an Hons. degree in Psychology and relevant registrations. Located in Pontefract, this position supports mental health services across multiple communities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree required.
• Eligible for chartered status.
• Supervised clinical practice completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention.
• Manage a caseload of service users.
• Liaise with other professionals and agencies.
• Offer evidence-based treatment options.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Hons. Degree in Psychology

Registration with the HCPC

Registered qualification in core mental health

Master's level course in Psychotherapy

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Psychotherapist / Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Closing date: 29 October 2025.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Psychological Therapist to work creatively and collaboratively with adults experiencing moderate to severe, complex and longstanding psychological difficulties. A professional who can work with a range of presenting needs and trauma modalities would be an advantage in this role. Professional development and innovative work are actively encouraged. We are committed to collaborative multi‑disciplinary work, with positive links with partnership agencies and local universities. The post will be supported through regular formal supervision, appraisal and mandatory training with professional advice/guidance available from senior clinicians.

At the time of advertising, this role meets the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide psychological assessment and interventions within CTE, manage a caseload of service users, join the duty psychology rota, liaise with other professionals and agencies, manage and review care plans, and maintain CPD and registration. The successful candidate will offer evidence‑based clinical decisions and treatment options, observe Trust and national policies, work autonomously, and supervise trainees or team members. Clinical oversight will be held by the clinical lead in the service.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

The post holder will provide specialist clinical psychology skills within a multidisciplinary team, offer high quality assessment and intervention, work autonomously within professional guidelines, supervise assistants and trainees, and contribute to audit and research.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
• Exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence‑based practice.
• Continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills through training, experience and supervision.
• Provide specialist risk assessment and intervention.
• Follow Adult and Child Protection guidelines and liaise with all relevant agencies.
• Consult with the wider professional network and deliver the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
• Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
• Communicate skillfully about assessment, formulation and treatment plans, effectively evaluating progress.
• Receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and, where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
• Access continuing professional development opportunities and contribute to CPD programmes.
• Assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines.
• Assist in the teaching and training of professionals.
• Contribute to audit processes within the service.
• Conduct research and provide advice on research projects to other staff.
• Undertake project management to aid service development.
• Maintain highest professional standards of practice, maintain professional memberships and engage with current developments in the field.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records and ensure professional self‑governance.
• Keep current knowledge of legislation, national and local policies relevant to clients.
• Work flexibly regarding base location and clinical availability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
• Hons. Degree in Psychology.
• Appropriate safeguarding training.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a Clinical Psychologist.
• PSYCHOTHERAPIST
• Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession.
• Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level.
• Registration/Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy (e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP).
• Minimum 2:1.
• Eligible for chartered status.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered).
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
• Awareness of legislation relevant to clinical practice.
• PSYCHOTHERAPIST
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered).
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
• Awareness of legislation relevant to clinical practice.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to fairness and equality).

Personal Attributes

• CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
• Caring.
• Team player.
• Commitment to supervision and support.
• PSYCHOTHERAPIST
• Caring.
• Team player.
• Commitment to supervision and support.
• Flexible.
• Committed to client group.

Experience

• Completion of supervised clinical practice in the NHS.
• Ability to work within two models of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
• Different theoretical approaches.
• Work with other disciplines.
• Work with people who have disabilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Address

Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre,

Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre,