Veteran Mental Health Psychologist - High-Impact Therapy

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust in Salisbury is seeking a Band 7 Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to provide high‑intensity psychological assessments and evidence‑based therapies for veterans and adults with complex mental health needs.

The post involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, delivering CBT/EMDR and other treatments, while maintaining excellent records and contributing to service development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adult mental health presentations.
• NHS or MOD workplace experience is preferred.
• Evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for complex needs including PTSD.
• Post-qualification training in CBT, NET, or EMDR is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face psychological therapy at an NHS AW P site or community setting in Salisbury.
• Deliver high‑intensity, evidence‑based psychological interventions (CBT/EMDR) for complex presentations.
• Consult, liaison and supervise other professionals where appropriate.
• Undertake clinical audits and contribute to service development and research activities.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Clinical psychology doctorate

BABCP-accredited therapist

Adult mental health

PTSD expertise

Education

Doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, or BABCP-accredited therapist

Job description

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust in Salisbury is seeking a Band 7 Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to provide high‑intensity psychological assessments and evidence‑based therapies for veterans and adults with complex mental health needs.

The post involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, delivering CBT/EMDR and other treatments, while maintaining excellent records and contributing to service development.