Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our established Older Adults Psychology Service across East Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality community care for older people, working within a supportive team of Psychologists who specialise in later-life mental health across Surrey community and inpatient services.

We are a supportive team that values innovation, fosters development and is passionate about the care of older people and their families.

You will be supported to develop a personalised development plan to further your knowledge and skills in the psychology of older people, in line with your career interests and the needs of the services. You will receive regular supervision from a Principal Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with older people and have access to a specialist neuropsychology supervision group. We hold regular CPD sessions in addition to clinical supervision, management supervision, and peer support.

We have strong links to the University of Surrey clinical training course and we value the contribution of Psychologists in Training.

Main duties of the job

This role involves working autonomously in conducting detailed assessment and formulation, therapeutic intervention, and neuropsychological assessments, covering both mental health and organic problems for people living in the local community.

You will be working closely and collaboratively with the local multi-disciplinary teams in this region. A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to influence teams in embedding psychosocial approaches within everyday practice. You will also be supporting and supervising pre-qualified and qualified Psychology staff.

There will be opportunities to lead on quality improvement projects and to contribute to the development of psychology provision across older people's services. We support the undertaking of leadership and supervisor training to enable you to develop your skills and progress in your role.

This role would suit both experienced Senior Psychologists already working at 8a as well as those who are ready to progress from a Band 7 to 8a Psychologist role. We will also consider applications looking for a preceptorship role. Please indicate this in your application form if you are interested in this.

This post requires travelling throughout Surrey in line with service need and therefore a car driver is essential.

About us

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.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,888 to £64,880 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7689820-COMM

Job locations

Gatton Place

St Matthew's Road

Redhill

RH1 1TA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description attached for more information about the main responsibilities for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description attached for more information about the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees.
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to working with people in later life.
Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists.
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic.
Driving license and access to a vehicle.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees.
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to working with people in later life.
Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists.
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic.
Driving license and access to a vehicle.

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.