Job overview
We are looking for a Band 8a Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly and innovative Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIIP) Service on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. This would be an ideal opportunity for a band 7 psychologist who is looking to gain experience within a senior role or an existing 8a hoping to develop their experience in psychosis, family interventions and consultation.
The role offers excellent professional development; including service development and leadership responsibilities within the psychology team, the opportunity to supervise colleagues, provide teaching and consultation to MDT colleagues and provide psychological opinion and knowledge within a friendly MDT. This is alongside the opportunity to provide individual and group psychological interventions.
The post is based in our East Surrey Team based at Horizon House in Epsom with a satellite base in Redhill and will see clients across the area. Some remote working applies.
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
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.
- To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
- Promoting a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues.
- Work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.
- The postholder will be expected to work flexibly within the service.
- To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism.
- Participating in the recruitment and selection of staff.
- Leading on a specific service development projects.
Detailed job description and main 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
- Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.
- Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
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This advert is for Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (mat cover) with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leatherhead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £59,798 - £67,020 (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (cover for 12 months). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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