This 12-month fixed-term post sits within Turning Point's Southwest MHTR services, which cover Swindon, Somerset and North Somerset and offer psychosocial interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. The core of the role is clinical supervision, training and guidance for Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers, with input to governance and partner agencies. The post is remote and full time, and may include a small caseload of specialist assessments. Fit depends on current HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist with a doctoral qualification.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance and training to Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists delivering psychosocial interventions under MHTR
- Support, develop and coordinate the MHTR team, including Peer Support Workers
- Help team members build psychological formulation skills and embed a trauma informed approach
- Develop innovative approaches within Turning Point's MHTR services, aligned with national standards and evidence-based practice
- Contribute to the governance of MHTR services alongside operational colleagues
- Give evidence-informed advice to colleagues, local agencies and partner organisations
- Carry a small caseload at times, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions
- Receive supervision from the MHTR Clinical Lead, a Forensic Psychologist
Qualifications
- Doctoral qualification in their professional specialism
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist
Experience
- Delivering psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for complex presentations
- Providing clinical supervision
- Providing consultation to multidisciplinary professionals
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional adaptability
- Understanding of clinical governance frameworks
Nice to have
- Formal training in supervision
What’s offered
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days with service
- Option to buy additional holiday and spread the cost
- Total reward package covering savings, recognition and career opportunities
- Access to Turning Point's wider benefits and perks
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
