At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for students with complex mental health needs.
- Company: Rose Bruford College, a leading institution in theatre and performance education.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive hourly rate, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunities and student support.
- Why this job: Support students in a creative environment while enhancing their mental wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology and HCPC registration required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Rose Bruford College is a leading specialist higher education institution for theatre and performance.
As a Sessional Psychologist, you will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for students experiencing complex psychological difficulties. You will also act as a clinical consultant to Student Life colleagues, contributing psychological expertise to support decision‑making, risk management and safeguarding processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake specialist psychological assessments for students with complex presentations
- Develop psychological formulations to inform support planning and risk management
- Deliver brief, evidence‑based psychological interventions where appropriate
- Maintain clear, proportionate and confidential clinical records
- Support the management of students presenting with significant mental health risk
- Contribute to risk assessments, safety planning and safeguarding processes
- Advise on appropriate escalation pathways and external referrals, including NHS services
- Provide specialist consultation to Student Life staff and relevant academic colleagues
- Support a trauma‑informed and psychologically informed approach across the College
- Contribute to complex decision‑making in Fitness to Study, safeguarding and student support cases
- Work closely with wellbeing advisors, counsellors, disability services and academic departments
- Contribute to coordinated and holistic support plans for students
- Promote effective multidisciplinary working across services
About You
- A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience working with complex mental health presentations
- Experience of multidisciplinary or multi‑agency working
- Excellent professional judgement and communication skills
Ideally, you will also have:
- Experience working within higher education, education, or young adult services
- Knowledge of current student mental health challenges and trends
- Experience contributing to Fitness to Study, safeguarding or case review processes
- An interest in supporting students within a creative and performing arts environment
Flexible Sessional Working Hours will be agreed according to service need and availability. Sessional work may include:
- Student assessments and interventions
- Case consultation
- Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings
- Brief clinical documentation
- Any additional work, such as training delivery or extensive report writing, will be agreed separately in advance
Equal Opportunity Statement
Rose Bruford College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications regardless of community, background, religious belief, gender, age, or racial / ethnic group, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, dependent responsibility or disability.
Sessional Psychologist employer: Bruford
Rose Bruford College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the mental health and wellbeing of its students. As a Sessional Psychologist, you will benefit from flexible working hours and the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to fostering a trauma-informed approach in a creative educational setting. The college is committed to professional development and provides a platform for meaningful contributions to student support and safeguarding processes.
