Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to take on a post in our Adult Psychology Team.
You should have a passion for working with adults as well as significant post qualification experience of providing psychological assessment, specialist interventions, supervision and consultation. You will need to be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. Our Psychology and Psychological Therapies Team places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and supporting personal and professional development.
Powys is a unique and beautiful place to live and work, with a small population spread across a large geographical area. This presents us with specific challenges that require creativity, flexibility and innovative ideas, and provides opportunities for individual clinicians to have a real impact on services and the experiences of our service users and their families.
Applicants who do not currently meet all the essential criteria for the Band 8a role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Agenda for Change Annex 21.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist psychological services for adults of working age with psychological/mental health difficulties. To provide leadership on psychological knowledge and approaches for the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in North Powys in collaboration with the Lead for Adult Psychology services. To carry a specialist clinical psychology caseload of clients of working age referred by local CMHTs, the Local Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (LPCMHSS), the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), GPs, and other agencies. To take an active role in CMHT business, attending CMHT, Referral Hub, and clinical meetings. To provide clinical supervision for qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists in addition to attached Clinical/Counselling Psychologists in training, Assistant Psychologists, Psychology degree graduates and undergraduates, as appropriate. To provide clinical supervision, consultation, and training as appropriate to CMHT, LPCMHSS and CRHT staff, and professionals from other agencies. To utilise research skills for audit, policy, and service development, and research within the area served.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We are open to considering part-time or job share arrangements for the right candidate(s) in addition to considering agile working arrangements. There will be an expectation to offer face to face clinics in one or more of our clinical bases across Powys in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, and/or Bronllys.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of working in a mental health setting with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Relevant experience gained through doctorate training of working across a range of client groups
Desirable
- Delivering teaching and training
- Providing supervision to Clinical/ Counselling Psychologists trained, or in training, and/or to Assistant and graduate Psychologists
- Providing individual or group supervision and consultation to other professional staff groups
- Experience of working within the NHS as a Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate Doctorate degree in Clinical /Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
- HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
- Familiarity with key strategy documents, policies and procedures and a willingness to develop knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to mental health services
- Awareness of a range of therapeutic psychological models and an advanced understanding of at least two
Desirable
- Post-doctorate clinical supervision training
- Record of publications in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
Values & Other
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Ability to adhere to BPS and HCPC professional guidelines and be accountable for own professional actions
- Willingness to travel between workplaces
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitive material verbally and in writing
- Ability to tolerate any stress and anxiety that may be experienced associated with service users’ challenging behaviour, whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary settings
- Ability to plan and organise a range of clinical or servicerelated activities and programmes
- Computer literate with the ability to use standard and specialist software
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 8 Psychology roles in Newtown
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist(Annex 21 for newly qualified) with Powys Teaching Health Board in The Park. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 per annum (or Annex 21 for newly qualified Psychologist). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (19 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.