Principal Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist inReading inReading PUBLISHED 31 AUG 2024

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Please note the PayScale currently in use is Agenda for Change 2023/2024. We will update the 2024/2025 PayScale once confirmed.

We're excited to offer a part-time role for a motivated Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the senior management team at the Berkshire Traumatic Stress Service. You'll be joining a dynamic team of psychologists who are committed to providing the best care for individuals affected by trauma.

In this role, you'll play a key part in managing and delivering our specialist Trauma Service, supporting individuals with PTSD and C-PTSD. You'll take the lead in overseeing our waiting lists, staff clinical capacity, and contribute to the development of specialist pathways within the service.

Our service offers generous time for CPD, giving you the chance to expand your expertise in Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. We value clinician self-care, providing strong support systems including peer supervision, regular one-on-one supervision, and specialist supervision in Compassion-Focused Therapy and EMDR.

You'll be based at Erlegh House, located on the University of Reading campus with plenty of parking, green spaces and shops.

We offer a hybrid working model that includes both face-to-face sessions and online working, either from our well-equipped clinic space or from home.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a difference in a welcoming and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

  • You will provide clinical leadership and contribute to the delivery of evidence-based treatment within the Service by offering specialist assessment, formulation, and treatment for individuals experiencing PTSD or C-PTSD following traumatic events.
  • You will play a key role in the clinical management of the service, overseeing waiting lists, staff capacity, and the management and development of specific treatment pathways.
  • You will contribute to the clinical supervision and line management of qualified psychologists and psychological therapists
  • You will offer consultation on complexity and risk management to junior team members.
  • You will also help develop and provide training on working with PTSD and C-PTSD to other NHS services and mental health professionals.
  • You will work autonomously within professional guidelines and participate in relevant research activities for audit and service evaluation.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.


Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare


  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.


Benefits Of Working For Us Include


  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites


If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.


For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Martha Nicholson Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Service Lead Email address: Telephone number:
Please note the PayScale currently in use is Agenda for Change 2023/2024. We will update the 2024/2025 PayScale once confirmed.

We're excited to offer a part-time role for a motivated Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the senior management team at the Berkshire Traumatic Stress Service. You'll be joining a dynamic team of psychologists who are committed to providing the best care for individuals affected by trauma.

In this role, you'll play a key part in managing and delivering our specialist Trauma Service, supporting individuals with PTSD and C-PTSD. You'll take the lead in overseeing our waiting lists, staff clinical capacity, and contribute to the development of specialist pathways within the service.

Our service offers generous time for CPD, giving you the chance to expand your expertise in Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. We value clinician self-care, providing strong support systems including peer supervision, regular one-on-one supervision, and specialist supervision in Compassion-Focused Therapy and EMDR.

You'll be based at Erlegh House, located on the University of Reading campus with plenty of parking, green spaces and shops.

We offer a hybrid working model that includes both face-to-face sessions and online working, either from our well-equipped clinic space or from home.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a difference in a welcoming and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

  • You will provide clinical leadership and contribute to the delivery of evidence-based treatment within the Service by offering specialist assessment, formulation, and treatment for individuals experiencing PTSD or C-PTSD following traumatic events.
  • You will play a key role in the clinical management of the service, overseeing waiting lists, staff capacity, and the management and development of specific treatment pathways.
  • You will contribute to the clinical supervision and line management of qualified psychologists and psychological therapists
  • You will offer consultation on complexity and risk management to junior team members.
  • You will also help develop and provide training on working with PTSD and C-PTSD to other NHS services and mental health professionals.
  • You will work autonomously within professional guidelines and participate in relevant research activities for audit and service evaluation.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits Of Working For Us Include

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites


If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Martha Nicholson Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Service Lead Email address: Telephone number:


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