Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

The closing date is 03 April 2026

Job summary

Would you like opportunities to use and develop skills in a range of therapeutic modalities with individuals, families and systems? Would you like to ask 'what has happened to you' and not 'what is wrong with you'? Dove-tailing skills to develop formulation driven and person-centred care is our priority.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and highly motivated Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our well established multi-disciplinary CTPLD. We are offering two 0.6wte permanent Band 8a posts.

The posts offer excellent opportunities to work within a team dedicated to supporting interests in specialist therapeutic models and gaining access to relevant specialist supervision for example systemic and neuropsychological supervision.

We have well-established links with the Surrey Clinical Psychology doctorate and regularly provide teaching and trainee placements for the course. We encourage the development of supervision skills and completion of the Surrey Supervisors Training Course. There will be opportunities for all post holders to undertake supervision and develop their supervisor skills.

Due to the nature of community work, the applicant will still need a valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Dr Elisabeth Goad (elisabeth.goad@sabp.nhs.uk).

Main duties of the job

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.

This is a part-time role. While we will aim to agree working days that suit both the successful applicant and the service, we must ensure that the role provides appropriate service cover across the week. If you have any specific working pattern requirements, please contact us to discuss.

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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

17 March 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

Part-time

Reference number

325-7766322-PLD

Job locations

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional registration such as HCPC
Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent

Desirable

Commenced supervisor training course with preparation for supervising trainees

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
Experience of working with multiple agencies and working in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.
Experience of supervising assistant psychologists
For roles in Learning Disabilities candidates should demonstrate experience of working with people with learning disabilities within a positive behaviour support framework
Driving License for community-based roles involving client visits it is essential to hold a driver's license and access to a vehicle

Desirable

Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional registration such as HCPC
Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent

Desirable

Commenced supervisor training course with preparation for supervising trainees

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
Experience of working with multiple agencies and working in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.
Experience of supervising assistant psychologists
For roles in Learning Disabilities candidates should demonstrate experience of working with people with learning disabilities within a positive behaviour support framework
Driving License for community-based roles involving client visits it is essential to hold a driver's license and access to a vehicle

Desirable

Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area.

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.