Job summary
Are you a skilled clinical psychologist passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health challenges? Join our dynamic team and take on a pivotal role within our Rehabilitation Pathway, which comprises of Willow Ward, inpatient rehab and The Mental Health Rehabilitation Team, community.
In this role you will be responsible for providing highly specialised Clinical Leadership across the rehabilitation services in somerset for service users with complex severe and enduring mental health difficulties across the rehabilitation pathway. You will be responsible for coordinating and providing specialist assessment, formulation, consultation, training and supervision.
As part of the leadership team, you will deliver clinical leadership when required and play a vital role in designing and shaping new services. Collaboration with senior staff in the Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapies Service will ensure the effective implementation of best practice.
Main duties of the job
You will independently manage complex cases as an autonomous practitioner, applying guidelines, policies, and research, and seeking consultation when needed. You will support capacity monitoring and caseload management within the Rehabilitation Pathway to ensure efficiency and equitable access.
Responsibilities include providing expert consultancy to staff and professionals on assessment, case formulation, and interventions; delivering specialised psychological assessments and treatments; and participating in multidisciplinary discussions and planning. You will deputise for senior colleagues as agreed.
You will identify training needs, contribute to the service's development strategy, and deliver teaching and training as required. Additionally, you will ensure teams have access to an evidence-based framework for understanding and supporting clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties through advice, consultation, and dissemination of specialist knowledge.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent level qualification in another psychological professionRegistration with the relevant provisional body such as the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant specialist CPD qualification (Diploma/Masters etc.) for example specialist therapy training.Management training/ qualificationClinical supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Significant specialist post qualification experience in the field of severe mental illness.Experience of work across service settings and agencies.Supervision experience with all grades of staff.Experience of Service Development/Project Work
Desirable
- Consultancy work in multi-professional settings.Service development/ project work.R&D work in specialist area.Experience managing Services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Own transport available for work purposes.Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Accreditation in NICE approved therapy, e.g. CBT or CAT
- Significant experience and competence in Neuropsychological Assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent level qualification in another psychological professionRegistration with the relevant provisional body such as the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant specialist CPD qualification (Diploma/Masters etc.) for example specialist therapy training.Management training/ qualificationClinical supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Significant specialist post qualification experience in the field of severe mental illness.Experience of work across service settings and agencies.Supervision experience with all grades of staff.Experience of Service Development/Project Work
Desirable
- Consultancy work in multi-professional settings.Service development/ project work.R&D work in specialist area.Experience managing Services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Own transport available for work purposes.Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Accreditation in NICE approved therapy, e.g. CBT or CAT
- Significant experience and competence in Neuropsychological Assessment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
