Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
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Job summary
Would you like to work with a dedicated multidisciplinary mental health team based in Romsey? Are you someone who wants to deliver the best possible care & be part of a service committed to supporting its staff, patients and carers? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
Applications are invited for a Band 8a Applied Psychologist, this post would also suit a newly qualified psychologist looking to develop into an 8a role via a preceptorship. The role will involve a combination of direct clinical work, team working and service development. You will undertake specialist psychological assessment, formulation & evidence based interventions (both individually and in group) with people experiencing a range of complex mental health issues. The post is based at Horsefair Mews in Romsey, though also involves working across other bases across the South West Hampshire Division.
The South West Hampshire Division covers New Milton, Totton, Eastleigh, Romsey, and Eastleigh Southern Parishes. Flexible working and some working from home will also be considered according to clinical need.
Previous experience of working in adult mental health teams in the NHS is required. Excellent communication skills are vital, together with the ability to provide psychological consultation, training & supervision. Knowledge & skills in providing psychological therapies with people who present with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, including psychosis and/or personality disorder, are also essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining the South West Hampshire Psychological Therapies Team. We are a friendly & supportive team of clinicians, who pride ourselves on delivering high quality care & promoting recovery. You will receive regular supervision from a senior psychologist, as well as having opportunities for peer supervision. Continuing professional development is actively supported, with opportunities for further training and all staff encouraged to be accredited within at least one therapeutic modality. Within the service, we offer a range of interventions, including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), family interventions. Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who is trained in or would be interested in training in CAT.
We have strong links with the University of Southampton, particularly with the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, the MSc/Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Severe Mental Health Problems & training courses for IAPT.
We welcome informal enquiries & visits. If you are interested in the post but are looking for full time hours please contact directly to discuss further.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year Based of full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-SW-7859
Job locations
Horsefair Mews
5 Horsefair Mews
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 8JG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsefair Mews
5 Horsefair Mews
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 8JG
Employer's website
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