Clinical/ Counselling PsychologistinKidderminsterinKidderminsterPUBLISHED SUN 9 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a pioneering community mental health service that is part of the Transformation Model, allowing for innovative practices and local needs assessment.
Flexible working options that contribute to a great work-life balance, accommodating both full-time and part-time hours.
Engagement in various psychological pathways, providing the chance to work with a diverse range of complex cases, including severe and enduring mental health conditions.
Access to a supportive environment with ongoing clinical supervision, model-specific supervision, and professional development opportunities.
A generous leave policy, offering 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases with long service, ensuring ample time for rest and recharge.
Being part of a dedicated and diverse team within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which values teamwork and collaboration among health professionals.
Participation in supportive staff networks and health and wellbeing opportunities that promote a positive workplace culture.
Join Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Kidderminster!
We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated Clinical/Counselling Psychologists to be key players in our Neighbourhood Mental Health Services team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by supporting individuals with severe mental health challenges on their journey to recovery. Whether you’re seeking a full-time position or wish to tailor your hours for that perfect work-life balance, we have flexibility to accommodate your needs. Our team is committed to empowering service users and providing trauma-informed care, making sure every voice is heard.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, you'll become part of a vibrant community of over 4,500 professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional care across Worcestershire. With generous leave entitlements, a supportive maternity and paternity policy, and robust health and wellbeing initiatives, we prioritise the needs of our staff. Embrace the opportunity to work in a varied, collaborative environment, while enjoying benefits that support your personal and professional growth. Don’t miss out on the chance to join an organisation that values diversity and is committed to the success of all its members. If you’re ready to change lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to work in a pioneering community mental health service that is part of the Transformation Model, allowing for innovative practices and local needs assessment.
Flexible working options that contribute to a great work-life balance, accommodating both full-time and part-time hours.
Engagement in various psychological pathways, providing the chance to work with a diverse range of complex cases, including severe and enduring mental health conditions.
Access to a supportive environment with ongoing clinical supervision, model-specific supervision, and professional development opportunities.
A generous leave policy, offering 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases with long service, ensuring ample time for rest and recharge.
Being part of a dedicated and diverse team within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which values teamwork and collaboration among health professionals.
Participation in supportive staff networks and health and wellbeing opportunities that promote a positive workplace culture.
Job Summary
We would like to appoint a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the AMH Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Wyre Forest/Worcestershire (other locations would be considered). We are a pilot site for the Transformation Model working in the community considering local need and linking with community services.
This is a Band 7 permanent post, 1.0 w.t.e, 37.5 hours per week (full time or part time hours considered). We provide face to face and virtual interventions as clinically appropriate.
The AMH psychological pathways are for individuals with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotionally unstable presentations. This post holder would be working on the severe/enduring pathway.
The post holder will apply Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice. They will encourage empowered service users to be active in their own recovery and encourage trauma informed care across the NMHS.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the NMHS, working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. The post holder will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust.
The post holder will provide psychological assessments leading to the development of psychological formulations and individual and/or group interventions. They will work virtually and face to face as appropriate.
The post holder will receive both clinical supervision and line management. Across the service we offer a variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model specific supervision.
The post holder will attend all necessary NMHS team meetings and be involved in the NMHS psychology provision professional meetings.
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;
Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1195-B7
Job locations
The Robertson Centre
Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will:
This post will also be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would be employed on a Band 6, fixed term, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to Band 7. This option is advertised separately as a Band 6 post.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will:
This post will also be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would be employed on a Band 6, fixed term, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to Band 7. This option is advertised separately as a Band 6 post.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
We would like to appoint a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the AMH Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Wyre Forest/Worcestershire (other locations would be considered). We are a pilot site for the Transformation Model working in the community considering local need and linking with community services.
This is a Band 7 permanent post, 1.0 w.t.e, 37.5 hours per week (full time or part time hours considered). We provide face to face and virtual interventions as clinically appropriate.
The AMH psychological pathways are for individuals with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotionally unstable presentations. This post holder would be working on the severe/enduring pathway.
The post holder will apply Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice. They will encourage empowered service users to be active in their own recovery and encourage trauma informed care across the NMHS.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the NMHS, working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. The post holder will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust.
The post holder will provide psychological assessments leading to the development of psychological formulations and individual and/or group interventions. They will work virtually and face to face as appropriate.
The post holder will receive both clinical supervision and line management. Across the service we offer a variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model specific supervision.
The post holder will attend all necessary NMHS team meetings and be involved in the NMHS psychology provision professional meetings.
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
Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1195-B7
Job locations
The Robertson Centre
Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will:
This post will also be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would be employed on a Band 6, fixed term, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to Band 7. This option is advertised separately as a Band 6 post.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will:
This post will also be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would be employed on a Band 6, fixed term, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to Band 7. This option is advertised separately as a Band 6 post.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
- Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
- Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information
- Ability to use IT equipment, including the use of internet to carry out literature searches for research purposes
- Good presentation and teaching skills, able to use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal settings
- Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship and manage transference appropriately
- Able to formulate and articulate sound judgement
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