Clinical​/Counselling Psychologist; Developmental

Overview

We have an incredible opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of adults in Berkshire who are struggling with the challenges of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). As part of our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team within our wider IMPACTT service, you will be welcomed by our friendly team and given the chance to advance from band 7 to a band 8a, polishing and cultivating your expertise.

• Deliver all components of standard DBT: individual therapy sessions, skills group, telephone coaching, and active participation in weekly consults.
• Complete the postgraduate diploma in DBT.
• Facilitate specialised psychological assessments and employ expertise to effectively conduct them.
• Assess and continuously monitor risks, implementing strategies collaboratively to ensure safety and appropriateness of interventions.
• Engage in regular supervision sessions and provide supervision for others.
• Actively participate in IMPACTT meetings and collaborate closely with key professionals to ensure seamless support for individuals.
• Work out of the Athena Centre in Slough and Erlegh House, University of Reading, and travel to other Trust sites as required. The role will be carried out face‑to‑face and remotely via Microsoft Teams.

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology.
• Registered and accredited with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).
• A passion for working with people diagnosed with EUPD and delivering standard DBT.
• Willingness to be trained in DBT with British Isles DBT and complete further education leading to a postgraduate diploma in DBT.
• Interest in developing and providing supervision and consultation.

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service, with the opportunity to buy and sell.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles.
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations:
Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

For further information or to submit an application, please contact Harry Stileman at har If we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so submit your application promptly.

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