An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the friendly and innovative North East Hants Community Team within Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's Children and Young People's Services (CYPS).
Based in Aldershot, this is a part-time post (22.5 hours per week) within a multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with complex, chronic and/or severe mental health needs.
The post-holder will provide highly specialist psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, including psychometric assessment, alongside evidence-based psychological interventions. They will be skilled in CBT and at least one additional therapeutic model, and will provide clinical supervision, expert consultation and psychological leadership within the MDT and wider services.
Applicants must be HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologists. Experience or training in supervision, autism/ADHD assessment, ADOS, EMDR and/or BABCP accreditation is desirable.
Psychology is highly valued within the Trust, with excellent access to supervision, CPD, research, service development and leadership opportunities, alongside strong links with the Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctorate.
Main duties of the job
My job makes better lives: by promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering high quality psychology assessments, formulation and interventions; providing consultation, supervision and guidance to band 7, trainee,assistant psychologists and others as required.
Job Overview:
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.o To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including studentso Promoting a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues o Work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and deliveringof effective serviceso The postholder will be expected to work flexibly within the serviceo To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialismo Participating in the recruitment and selection of staffo Leading on a specific service development projects
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
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As a leading provider in mental health care, the Trust offers an exceptional work environment for Project Managers looking to make a meaningful impact. With a strong emphasis on digital transformation, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and comprehensive support services. Located in a vibrant community, the Trust fosters innovation and teamwork, ensuring that staff can focus on delivering high-quality care without administrative burdens.
