Job summaryThe Integrated Recovery Hubs provide specialist assessment, treatment, and recovery work for adults with a wide variety of severe and enduring mental health needs creating a stimulating and rewarding role for clinical psychology. The Trust has a strong commitment to the development of psychological work, and you will be part of a larger group of psychologists working in the service and will receive regular supervision from the borough psychology professional lead. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in CBT for psychosis, trauma and DBT therapiesThe role focuses on providing evidence-based psychological therapies for severe and enduring mental health conditions, including psychosis & bipolar affective disorder, personality disorder, and complex mood, anxiety disorders & PTSD.This post is an established at 8a level, but we welcome applications from final year Clinical / Counselling Psychologists Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and from Psychologists with less than 18 months post qualification experience, who could progress from a Band 7 preceptorship to a Band 8a in this post.. As a band 7 preceptorship you will be able to access dedicated CPD and encouraged to work for part of the week in a different service to widen your skills and experience.Main duties of the jobThe role focuses on providing evidence-based psychological therapies and assessments for severe and enduring mental health conditions, including psychosis & bipolar affective disorder, personality disorder, complex mood, anxiety disorders & PTSD.To provide a qualified clinical psychology service to clients of the service team, across all sectors of care; providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures; and to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.The post holder will be expected to work in health and other community settings (including outpatient clinics), clients' and their relatives' homes, inpatient and other hospital settings, and any other settings in which the client is most appropriately managed.About usWe are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further 120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.DetailsDate posted21 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
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63,665 to 70,887 a year
per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number294-COMM-8373322-EBJob locationsThe Wilson HospitalCranmer RdMitchamCR4 4TPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based care plans. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving this client group of people with severe and enduring mental health problems.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applicationsIf you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based care plans. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving this client group of people with severe and enduring mental health problems.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applicationsIf you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
EssentialDoctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPSEvidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPSFormal training in supervision of other psychologistsRegistered with & Care Health Professions Council (HCPC) under the appropriate domain titleDesirableEligible for accreditation for as a CBT therapist with BABCP and prepared to seek accreditation. This would include evidence of formal training in CBT such as a Post graduateDiploma/Masters in CBTBABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
Experience
EssentialExperience of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly CBTDemonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical or counselling psychologist over a minimum of 18 months, or an alternative agreed by the Head of Psychology and PsychotherapiesExperience with routine outcome monitoringDesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or supervisionExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contextsExperience of mental health problems and the capacity to use that experience to the benefit of patient care
Knowledge & Skills
EssentialSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentrationEvidence of continuing professional development as required by the HPC / BABCP.Leadership skillsKnowledge of our business and how it supports patient careDesirableKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised group and individual psychological therapies including advanced level training in CBTKnowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders in general practice
Other
EssentialAbility to work effectively and efficiently and manage high clinical caseloads in a safe and effective mannerAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
EssentialDoctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPSEvidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPSFormal training in supervision of other psychologistsRegistered with & Care Health Professions Council (HCPC) under the appropriate domain titleDesirableEligible for accreditation for as a CBT therapist with BABCP and prepared to seek accreditation. This would include evidence of formal training in CBT such as a Post graduateDiploma/Masters in CBTBABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
Experience
EssentialExperience of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly CBTDemonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical or counselling psychologist over a minimum of 18 months, or an alternative agreed by the Head of Psychology and PsychotherapiesExperience with routine outcome monitoringDesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or supervisionExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contextsExperience of mental health problems and the capacity to use that experience to the benefit of patient care
Knowledge & Skills
EssentialSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentrationEvidence of continuing professional development as required by the HPC / BABCP.Leadership skillsKnowledge of our business and how it supports patient careDesirableKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised group and individual psychological therapies including advanced level training in CBTKnowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders in general practice
Other
EssentialAbility to work effectively and efficiently and manage high clinical caseloads in a safe and effective mannerAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviourDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
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NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS TrustAddressThe Wilson HospitalCranmer RdMitchamCR4 4TPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS TrustAddressThe Wilson HospitalCranmer RdMitchamCR4 4TPUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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