Psychological Therapist / Applied Psychologist

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced psychological therapist or applied psychologist to work within the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in Southampton. We are looking for therapists with training and accreditation in either Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

You will be based with Southampton Central CMHT at College Keep, where you will work alongside other psychological professionals including clinical psychologists, CBT therapists, and a DBT therapist. The Central team is cohesive, friendly, and receptive to psychology input.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will see patients of Central CMHT, as well as patients referred from the other CMHTs across the city. The CMHTs work with people with a range of presenting difficulties, including affective disorders, personality difficulties and psychosis. You will also provide consultation and support to the CMHT around psychological aspects of patient care, alongside the other psychological professionals in the team and the wider service.

You will be managed by a clinical psychologist, and you will receive clinical supervision according to your model of practice and individual needs. You will be supported to develop your skills, including in supervision, and you will be encouraged to supervise at least one trainee therapist.

You will join a psychology service with a wealth of clinical expertise including CBT, DBT, CAT, and EMDR. We are committed to supervision, CPD, and staff wellbeing. We support flexible working. We have strong links with the University of Southampton. We regularly take clinical psychology doctoral trainees and trainee psychological therapists on placement. We also host research-active clinical psychologists in the service. We are committed to equality of opportunity and keen to increase the diversity of our team.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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