Band 7 MaLT Psychological Therapist - Bristol

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled B7 Psychological Therapist to join our remarkable Maternal Loss and Trauma Team, where compassion, innovation, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do.

We are a dynamic and multidisciplinary team providing specialist mental health support to women, birthing people, partners, and families. Our work is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and holistic care. We are proud to serve a richly diverse community.

We strongly believe that diverse teams create stronger services, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.  Your perspective matters, and we’re committed to creating a team where every voice is valued.

In return, we offer flexible working arrangements, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking workplace where you can make a lasting impact.

Main duties of the job

To provide trauma informed Psychological therapy for clients under the Maternal Loss and Trauma Team.

To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records.

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Undertake R & D and clinical audit.

The Specialist Maternal Loss and Trauma Service provides specialist midwifery support and psychological therapy for complex trauma associated with birth and loss and long with Tokophobia across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area. We work with other services and agencies in both mental health and maternity fields to deliver the right pathway for individuals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

To provide psychological therapy to the Maternal Loss and Trauma Service (MaLT) including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate.

To provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group.

To work jointly with colleagues within secondary services providing key working when appropriate.

To participate in MaLT referral processes and business meetings

To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the MaLT Service.

To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.

To ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust.

Professional

To adhere to the policies and procedures of governing body (i.e. HCPC/BABCP).

To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995), or relevant alternatives.

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures.

To participate in local psychology meetings and Trust wide meetings as appropriate.

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues.

To participate in an annual performance appraisal.

Please see Job Description for full details