Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Sabp; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

SABP is recruiting for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join its Neighbourhood Team Heath Teams in the Runnymede and Spelthorne CMHRS area. The role focuses on psychological assessment and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs, with supervision and CPD opportunities.

Applicants must be HCPC registered or expect to register within 3 months, hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car for community-based work.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
• Current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments and formulations; provide therapy interventions and neuropsychology assessments.
• Consultation and training to non-psychology colleagues; contribute to service development initiatives.
• Undertake clinical audits, quality assurance and research; keep abreast of relevant developments.

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Closing date: 29 October 2026
Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata
Band: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Runnymede and Spelthorne CMHRS, Unither House, Curfew Bell Road, Chertsey, KT16 9FG

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our soon to be established Neighbourhood Team Heath Teams.

This role will primarily sit within the Complex Needs, SMI and Recovery pathway, offering psychological assessment and interventions to adults experiencing complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, high-quality clinical supervision and a good peer support network to help you to settle quickly and develop in your role. There will also be opportunities for you to meet regularly with other qualified Psychologists across the Trust for CPD events and service development/transformation projects. We have established links with the University of Surrey Doctoral Clinical Psychology training course and welcome the contribution of Psychologists in Training.

Applicants have to be HCPC registered or soon to be (within next 3 months) registered. Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times for community-based roles where client visits are a significant part of the role.

Main duties of the job

You will utilise a diverse range of professional skills, which includes completing comprehensive assessments and formulations, therapy interventions, neuropsychology assessment, consultation and training to non-psychology colleagues, and contribution to service development initiatives.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments and developing effective risk management plans.
• Supporting team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivery of effective services.
• Conducting clinical audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within specific care groups.
• Contributing to the supervision of assistant psychologists as required.

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.
• To work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services.

Please see the job description attached for further information on the role.

Qualifications (Essential)

• HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Driving License: For community-based roles involving client visits it is essential to hold a driver's license and access to a vehicle

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working with adults with complex, severe or enduring mental health needs

Employer contact

Consultant Counselling Psychologist, Dr Vandana Gupta, [e-mail]

Reference number:

325-8329069-COMM

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.