Clinical​/Counselling Psychologist

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The closing date is 26 March 2026

We would like to appoint an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Worcestershire to particularly work with people who present with Psychosis or Bipolar. The NMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals who present with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotional regulation difficulties. We aspire to encourage a sense of empowerment in our service users through working with trauma informed service delivery.

The post holder will deliver Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice, will work with a diverse service user group presenting with Psychosis and Bipolar with a range of complex mental health needs.

The post holder will input into teaching, training, research and supervision. We have excellent links with the local doctorate training courses and offering a training placement would be encouraged.

We welcome applications for full-time working but would be happy to discuss alternative working hours as necessary.

The post holder will be an integral member of the NMHS, working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. They will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust.

The post holder would work individually, providing psychological assessments and formulations with individuals presenting with Psychosis or Bipolar with complex psychological presentations. Group work will also be provided for service users and their families. Team consultation, reflective practice, supervision, research and teaching would also be delivered by the post holder as appropriate for the working hours. We provide both in person and virtual interventions alongside applied psychological ways of working with MDT colleagues.

The post holder will receive both clinical supervision and line management. Priority will be given to wellbeing and personal and professional development.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Alongside the Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification. The postholder will also:

• Behave consistently with and promote the values of the Trust
• Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
• Implement the psychology provision guidelines and Trust policies
• Evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity
• Meet and maintain targets within the psychology provision
• For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

• Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
• Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data…