Psychologist B7/ Preceptorship B6/ 7, part-time inGuildford inGuildford PUBLISHED 22 AUG 2024

We are delighted to be recruiting a
either in the third year of a formally taught Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate (Band 6), or already qualified and registered/eligible to register as a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate with experience of, and a keen interest in mental health. To join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and work within Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS).

We welcome applicants who are either in the third year of a formally taught Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate, newly qualified or qualified with post-qualification experience. Any job offer will be dependent on meeting the person spec and/or HCPC registration. Any candidates who are within 12 months of attaining HCPC registration are encouraged to apply as well.

We are keen to recruit clinicians who wish to develop a well-rounded set of clinical skills but are also supportive in nurturing people’s special interests.

The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role and the large geographical area that this post covers.

The post covers the Guildford area and is based at The Redwood Centre on Farnham Road Hospital site. This post compliments the Psychologists in the team and will be a full member of the Multi-disciplinary Team .

Working in this field offers a wealth of opportunities for Trainee and Applied Psychologists to utilise a diverse range of professional skills, which includes completing comprehensive assessments and formulations, therapy interventions, consultation and training to non-psychology colleagues, and contribution to service development initiatives.


Other Responsibilities Will Include


  • To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
  • To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
  • To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework.

The post holder will be professionally supervised by an experienced HCPC Applied Senior Psychologist and will be well supported within the psychology departments, where Continuing Professional Development and staff support are highly valued.

There will also be opportunities for you to meet regularly with other Trainee and qualified Psychologists across the Trust for CPD events and service development/transformation projects.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.


Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.



Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.


We look forward to receiving your application!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Helen Tudor Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:

Dr Anna Manners, Senior Clinical .

Dr Miriam Mavia Zajac, Senior Chartered .
We are delighted to be recruiting a
either in the third year of a formally taught Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate (Band 6), or already qualified and registered/eligible to register as a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate with experience of, and a keen interest in mental health. To join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and work within Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS).

We welcome applicants who are either in the third year of a formally taught Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate, newly qualified or qualified with post-qualification experience. Any job offer will be dependent on meeting the person spec and/or HCPC registration. Any candidates who are within 12 months of attaining HCPC registration are encouraged to apply as well.

We are keen to recruit clinicians who wish to develop a well-rounded set of clinical skills but are also supportive in nurturing people’s special interests.

The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role and the large geographical area that this post covers.

The post covers the Guildford area and is based at The Redwood Centre on Farnham Road Hospital site. This post compliments the Psychologists in the team and will be a full member of the Multi-disciplinary Team .

Working in this field offers a wealth of opportunities for Trainee and Applied Psychologists to utilise a diverse range of professional skills, which includes completing comprehensive assessments and formulations, therapy interventions, consultation and training to non-psychology colleagues, and contribution to service development initiatives.

Other Responsibilities Will Include

  • To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
  • To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
  • To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework.

The post holder will be professionally supervised by an experienced HCPC Applied Senior Psychologist and will be well supported within the psychology departments, where Continuing Professional Development and staff support are highly valued.

There will also be opportunities for you to meet regularly with other Trainee and qualified Psychologists across the Trust for CPD events and service development/transformation projects.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.


Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.

We look forward to receiving your application!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Helen Tudor Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:

Dr Anna Manners, Senior Clinical .

Dr Miriam Mavia Zajac, Senior Chartered .


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