Senior Practitioner Psychologist: Psychosis & Leadership

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Cheltenham seeks a dynamic practitioner psychologist to enhance mental health services for adults with psychosis and bipolar disorder. This role involves providing expert clinical leadership, direct psychological care, and supervision within community teams across Gloucestershire. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to service development and quality improvement, alongside a focus on collaboration and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological formulation, assessment and direct care.
• Supervise, reflect and consult with colleagues and teams.
• Contribute to service development, including teaching and research.
• Lead workstreams on psychological approaches to care.
• Manage and support psychological professionals, assistants and trainees.

Job description

A regional health service provider in Cheltenham seeks a dynamic practitioner psychologist to enhance mental health services for adults with psychosis and bipolar disorder. This role involves providing expert clinical leadership, direct psychological care, and supervision within community teams across Gloucestershire. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to service development and quality improvement, alongside a focus on collaboration and flexible working arrangements.