Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Mental Health Team in South Somerset, Yeovil. We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate HCPC registered Psychologist eager to be part of the exciting transformation of Mental Health Services in Somerset.

Our team is established, supportive, and passionate about delivering responsive, person-centred care to adults seeking mental health advice and support. As a trailblazer Trust for the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults, we have received significant investment to revolutionise our services, making now the perfect time to join us.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a dynamic and innovative psychological therapies network alongside Psychologists, Art Therapists, CAT, CBT, DBT, and Family Therapists.
• Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary service where every team member is valued.
• Help shape a psychologically informed service that challenges traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care in collaboration with service users, the voluntary sector, and community enterprises.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities will also include conducting comprehensive risk assessments, offering supervision and consultation to colleagues, and contributing to the development and delivery of staff training.

The service values innovation and career growth, with ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities. You will be part of a psychologically informed service that partners with service users, voluntary organisations, and community enterprises, challenging the traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care.

To join us, you must hold HCPC registration as a psychologist, possess a full driving licence, and have access to your own transport with appropriate business insurance.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full duties and responsibilities.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of community mental health care in a supportive and forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification (or in final year of training) or equivalent.
• HCPC practitioner psychologist registration.

Desirable

• Relevant specialist CPD qualification.
• Clinical supervision experience
• Post-qualification training in psychological therapy.
• Accredited psychological therapist

Experience

Essential

• Competence in core psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
• Teaching and training of psychology and other staff.
• Knowledge of more than one psychological therapy model.
• Basic competence in neuro-psychological assessment.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice.
• Experience of supporting others in reflective practice including providing clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Evidence of specialist interest in working with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties during training.
• Clinical audit work in specialist area

Additional Criteria

Essential

• To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values/standards and reflect these as their behaviours:
• Outstanding Care
• Listening and Leading
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Summerlands

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN

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