Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Qualifications
Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings
- Knowledge/Experience
Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of applied psychology
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, managing a range of clinical severity, while maintaining professionalism in the face of emotional distress, verbal abuse, and potential physical threats.
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
- Knowledge/Experience
Proficiency in at least two speciali sed psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post - qualification
- Knowledge/Experience
Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist / CBT Therapist 0.8 wte: Bognor EIPS
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) in the Western locality (Bognor and Chichester), based at the Bedale Centre in Bognor Regis, a short walk from the beach. In Chichester our service does work within Chapel Street Clinic in centre of Chichester.
The Bognor EIPS are a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team providing support and treatment to people aged 14 – 65 who are presenting with either a First Episode of Psychosis or an At Risk Mental State. We are looking for an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist, with strong clinical skills, to offer evidence-based psychological interventions to service users and their families. Psychological approaches are highly valued by the team, and you will have the opportunity to support and enhance psychologically-informed practice within the team. You will be closely supported by the Senior Psychologist in the team, and will be joining a positive and welcoming community of staff from the psychological professions working across EIPS in the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
As a Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist working in our Bognor EIPS, your main duty is to contribute to the provision of psychological services from the team. This will include offering psychological assessments, formulation and evidence-based psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Family Interventions for Psychosis. There are opportunities for clinical skill development, including training in Family Interventions in Psychosis. Opportunity to develop your consultation, supervisory and leadership skills by assisting with team case formulations, consultations and training in order to support the team in delivering psychologically-informed care.
You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for Family Interventions and CBTp and opportunities to link with other Practitioner Psychologists both within EIP and other services, for peer support. You will be able to develop your special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives, and will be supported in your continuing professional development.
We welcome applications from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC); or from qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapists accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence based CBT interventions.
Deliver psychological input within the Early Interventions' Service
Formulate and manage complex clinical presentations and risk
Provide consultation supervision and support to colleagues
Contribute to multidisciplinary team working and service development
Maintain high standards of clinical practice, governance and documentation
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 Practitioner Psychologist/CBT Therapist with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Haywards Heath, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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