# B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist- Fixed term (mat cover) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/b7-clinicalcounselling-psychologist-fixed-term-mat-cover/9b7baf7c-2684-4a23-95c5-407dc57b1afc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/b7-clinicalcounselling-psychologist-fixed-term-mat-cover/9b7baf7c-2684-4a23-95c5-407dc57b1afc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Leatherhead - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Psychologist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £51,657 - £58,785 PA includes 5% HCAS (pro rata) - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term maternity leave cover 12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T16:51:51.335Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Epsom/Surrey_Borders_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mental_Health/Mental_Health-v8034621 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8034621?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sabp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC-registered or soon to be registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Trustwide Intensive Support Team for behaviours that challenge in dementia. This post is fixed-term to provide maternity leave cover. You will work with care homes to deliver psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for people with dementia in distress with unmet needs.    We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving quality of life for people with dementia, their carers and families, and share a commitment to Positive Behaviour Support and compassionate, person-centred practice.   We can offer you: - Regular clinical and management supervision. - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. - Peer support. - A supportive older adults psychology team that meets monthly to share learning, develop our services and advocate for the needs of older people. - Links with the University of Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme. Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work. ### Main duties of the job - Working with care homes and CMHTs across East Surrey (including Redhill, Reigate, Tandridge, Epsom, Mole Valley and Elmbridge). - Holding a caseload offering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people living in care homes with behaviours that challenge. - Delivering formulation-led, evidence-based interventions and providing consultation to care home staff to support consistent, person-centred approaches based on Positive Behaviour Support and the Newcastle model. - Offering support and supervision to CMHT colleagues undertaking psychosocial assessment and interventions for behaviours that challenge in dementia. - Working collaboratively within a wider Psychology network across older adult community and inpatient services, contributing to shared learning, service improvement and advocacy for older people. - To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job. ## Job Details We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC-registered or soon to be registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Trustwide Intensive Support Team for behaviours that challenge in dementia. This post is fixed-term to provide maternity leave cover. You will work with care homes to deliver psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for people with dementia in distress with unmet needs.  We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving quality of life for people with dementia, their carers and families, and share a commitment to Positive Behaviour Support and compassionate, person-centred practice. We can offer you: - Regular clinical and management supervision. - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. - Peer support. - A supportive older adults psychology team that meets monthly to share learning, develop our services and advocate for the needs of older people. - Links with the University of Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme. Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work. ## Job Description - Working with care homes and CMHTs across East Surrey (including Redhill, Reigate, Tandridge, Epsom, Mole Valley and Elmbridge). - Holding a caseload offering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people living in care homes with behaviours that challenge. - Delivering formulation-led, evidence-based interventions and providing consultation to care home staff to support consistent, person-centred approaches based on Positive Behaviour Support and the Newcastle model. - Offering support and supervision to CMHT colleagues undertaking psychosocial assessment and interventions for behaviours that challenge in dementia. - Working collaboratively within a wider Psychology network across older adult community and inpatient services, contributing to shared learning, service improvement and advocacy for older people. - To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans. ## Responsibilities Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles - Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic models - To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework - Is interested in and passionate about providing high quality psychological support to people using our service and their carers ### Qualifications **Essential** - Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent - HCPC registration ## Documents - [vacancy links (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2727) - [carers information (pdf, 604.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2716) - [sabp competency profile map (pdf, 672.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2714) - [mindful employer information (pdf, 195.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2715) - [benefits of nhs pension scheme (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2717) - [band 7 clinical/counselling psychologist jd (pdf, 245.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322412) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.