Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Knowledge
Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
- Knowledge
Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy
- Knowledge
Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
- Experience
Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- Experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
- Experience
Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
- Experience
Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
- Experience
Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
- Experience
Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
- Qualifications
BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychology
- Qualifications
Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Qualifications
Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
- Qualifications
Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
- Qualifications
Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Qualifications
Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
- Qualifications
Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- Qualifications
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
- Additional Criteria
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology.
- Experience
Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma
- Experience
Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience
Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals
- Additional Criteria
Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books
Job summary
We would like to appoint an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Worcestershire to particularly work with people who present with Psychosis or Bipolar. The NMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals who present with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotional regulation difficulties. We aspire to encourage a sense of empowerment in our service users through working with trauma informed service delivery.
The post holder will deliver Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice, will work with a diverse service user group presenting with Psychosis and Bipolar with a range of complex mental health needs.
The post holder will input into teaching, training, research and supervision. We have excellent links with the local doctorate training courses and offering a training placement would be encouraged.
We welcome applications for full-time working but would be happy to discuss alternative working hours as necessary.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral member of the NMHS, working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. They will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust.
The post holder would work individually, providing psychological assessments and formulations with individuals presenting with Psychosis or Bipolar with complex psychological presentations. Group work will also be provided for service users and their families. Team consultation, reflective practice, supervision, research and teaching would also be delivered by the post holder as appropriate for the working hours. We provide both in person and virtual interventions alongside applied psychological ways of working with MDT colleagues.
The post holder will receive both clinical supervision and line management. Priority will be given to wellbeing and personal and professional development.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 28 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata for part time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9798-2589-B8a
- Job locations: Studdert Kennedy House, Spring Gardens, Worcester, WR1 2AE, United Kingdom, New Brook, Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0BB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification. The post holder will also:
Behave consistently with and promote the values of the Trust
Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
Implement the psychology provision guidelines and Trust policies
Evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity
Meet and maintain targets within the psychology provision
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
UK Registration
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This advert is for Clinical / Counselling Psychologist with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Worcester, England; Bromsgrove, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £55690.00 to £62682.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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