Practitioner Psychologist

Job summary
Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (Complex Needs Service Line)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with advanced skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, excellent multidisciplinary working, and the ability to provide consultation, supervision and support to colleagues.

You will be committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care, with experience of service development, quality improvement and psychologically informed practice. Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills are essential, along with a commitment to equality, inclusion and co-production.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams while being supported by experienced Principal and Consultant Psychologists within a strong professional psychology network.

Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical leadership and specialist psychological support within community mental health services. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, trauma-informed psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for people with complex mental health needs, including cognitive assessment and risk management. Working collaboratively with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, they will promote personalised, recovery-focused care, uphold professional and statutory responsibilities, and contribute to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.The role includes leadership of psychological practice, supervision and appraisal of psychologists and trainees, development of staff training, participation in research, audit and service improvement, and contribution to policy, care pathway and workforce development. The successful candidate will work across an integrated neighbourhood team, helping to build strong partnerships with health, social care, voluntary sector and community organisations to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and support delivery of the Community Mental Health Framework.

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 these 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!

Job responsibilities
Provide specialist psychological leadership and clinical expertise , delivering high-quality assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management for adults with complex mental health needs. Lead and influence psychologically informed care , ensuring practice meets professional, legal and safeguarding standards while promoting personalised, recovery-focused support. Supervise, support and develop staff , including qualified psychologists, assistant psychologists, trainees and students, through supervision, appraisal, teaching and mentoring. Contribute to service development and quality improvement , including audit, research, policy development, care pathway design and implementation of best practice. Build strong collaborative partnerships with service users, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to improve outcomes and ensure inclusive, equitable care.

See job description for full details.

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 (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post)
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Registration
Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience
Essential

• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group
• Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.