Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience and Knowledge
Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism: including psychological assessment skills and knowledge; evidence based therapeutic interventions and ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally.
- Experience and Knowledge
Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of development and delivery of training
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and Care Co-ordination or equivalent role
- Education and Qualifications
(i)Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent (ii) HCPC Registered (iii)Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.
- Education and Qualifications
Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Clinical supervision of clinical psychology trainees
- Experience and Knowledge
Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.
- Education and Qualifications
Supervision Training
Job overview
This post is for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for adults of working age with Sarum Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Salisbury. As a senior psychologist you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to service users and carers, supervision, consultation and training.
The post is based within the CMHT, with dedicated time available for those wishing to develop their therapy skills. We offer expert supervision in CBT, CAT, ACT, CFT, EMDR, and DBT. You will also be part of Wiltshire PTS, which includes a wide range of psychological professions. We are a supportive, friendly and innovative team who meet monthly.
Fountain Way site is located only a short stroll away from the centre of Salisbury, a beautiful cathedral city, with direct trains to London. Salisbury offers all the advantages of city living, whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, and iconic archaeological sites including the world-famous Stonehenge.
Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to patients and carers within the Sarum CMHT.
To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients’ formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues.
To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.
To clinically supervise/line manage trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, CAPs and less experienced psychology staff, and other professionals.
To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within Sarum CMHT, and Wiltshire PTS.
To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.
To provide a lead role for psychological provision within Sarum CMHT.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Salisbury with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust in Bath, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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