Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in Worcester

Job summaryWe 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.Main duties of the jobThe 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.About usAt 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 opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.DetailsDate posted28 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 55,690 to 62,682 a year pro rata for part time ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference numberC9798-2589-B8aJob locationsStuddert Kennedy HouseSpring GardensWorcesterWR1 2AEUnited KingdomNew Brook, Princess of Wales Community HospitalStourbridge RoadBromsgroveB61 0BBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAlongside the Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification. The post holder 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 provisionFor full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilitiesAlongside the Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification. The post holder 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 provisionFor full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person Specification Knowledge EssentialKnowledge 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 practiceDesirableDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology. Additional Criteria EssentialAble to meet the travel requirements of the postDesirablePrevious publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books Experience EssentialExperience required specific to the role and clinical areaA minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant areaSufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling PsychologistsTraining and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialtiesExperience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentationsExperience of conducting clinically relevant researchDesirableExperience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma Experience of strategic planning and service development Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals Qualifications EssentialBSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychologyPost graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age spanEvidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPSEligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPSEligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling PsychologyRegistered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling PsychologistI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Person Specification Knowledge EssentialKnowledge 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 practiceDesirableDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology. Additional Criteria EssentialAble to meet the travel requirements of the postDesirablePrevious publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books Experience EssentialExperience required specific to the role and clinical areaA minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant areaSufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling PsychologistsTraining and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialtiesExperience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentationsExperience of conducting clinically relevant researchDesirableExperience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma Experience of strategic planning and service development Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals Qualifications EssentialBSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychologyPost graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age spanEvidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPSEligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPSEligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling PsychologyRegistered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling PsychologistI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressStuddert Kennedy HouseSpring GardensWorcesterWR1 2AEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressStuddert Kennedy HouseSpring GardensWorcesterWR1 2AEUnited KingdomEmployer's website