Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team. The successful applicant will be part of the Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI) and will join a dynamic team of skilled Psychological Practitioners in the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. The successful applicant will have skills in specialist assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation. They will also provide staff training, supervision, consultation, advice and support to the teams they are working within. It will be important for applicants to be aware of the latest evidence-based interventions and be able to evidence outcomes. The South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team works with adults with a broad range of severe and enduring mental health difficulties, including older adults, who are treated within the 'ageless' service. We particularly welcome applicants with a specialist interest and passion in working with older adults to develop our care pathways for this population. In addition to the responsibilities highlighted above, it is expected that the successful applicant will work closely with the later life multidisciplinary team (MDT) and have an awareness of the additional considerations working psychologically with this population. Main duties of the job 1. To provide a clinical psychology service to the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. 2. To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records. 3. Participate in CPD and other developmental activities. 4. Undertake R & D and clinical audit. 5. Clinically supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and members of the Assessment and Recovery Team. 6. To provide consultation and training to the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 342-BR042-0325 Job locations Petherton Resource Centre Bristol BS14 9BP Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL 1. To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. 2. To provide a specialist consultancy service to the South Assessment and Recovery Team and other agencies providing care for the client group. 3. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the Team Leader and Psychology Lead as appropriate to the needs of the service. 4. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service. 5. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. 6. To support the full implementation of ICPA, acting as key worker as appropriate to the needs of the service. PROFESSIONAL 1. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). 2. To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures. 3. To participate in local psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate. 4. To maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues. 5. To participate in an annual performance appraisal. SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT 1. To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in the multidisciplinary team. This to include joint assessment with care coordinators, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by care co-ordinators or other team members with service users. 2. To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy and related approaches for staff in the locality. 3. To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines. 4. To agree a plan of personal development with the Psychology Lead and the post holders line manager. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL 1. To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. 2. To provide a specialist consultancy service to the South Assessment and Recovery Team and other agencies providing care for the client group. 3. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the Team Leader and Psychology Lead as appropriate to the needs of the service. 4. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service. 5. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. 6. To support the full implementation of ICPA, acting as key worker as appropriate to the needs of the service. PROFESSIONAL 1. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). 2. To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures. 3. To participate in local psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate. 4. To maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues. 5. To participate in an annual performance appraisal. SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT 1. To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in the multidisciplinary team. This to include joint assessment with care coordinators, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by care co-ordinators or other team members with service users. 2. To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy and related approaches for staff in the locality. 3. To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines. 4. To agree a plan of personal development with the Psychology Lead and the post holders line manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent. HCPC Registration (or eligibility for registration). Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide range of individuals with complex problems Experience of working with adults across the lifespan, including older adults Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary Adult Mental Health Team Experience of Therapeutic interventions with service user group including 1:1 and group work In-depth knowledge of relevant therapeutic models Experience of multidisciplinary working within an NHS setting, including consultation in case discussions, and team meetings. Familiarity with NHS ways of working, NHS systems and statutory obligations Experience of formulating a person's difficulties from a psychological perspective and communicating to service users and multidisciplinary staff Experience of offering clinical supervision and/ or facilitating reflective practice sessions for multidisciplinary staff Experience of developing and delivering training to support multidisciplinary teams and others as appropriate oExperience of supporting teams in managing risk, and in complex multiagency work Desirable Specialism in working with the later life population Specialism in working with complex trauma Specialism and interest in working with psychosis Experience of leadership and/ or service development within NHS services Skills Essential Effective team player with good communication and liaison skills Empathy/engagement skills with the client group Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload and work in hot-desking environments Ability to work autonomously Confidence in working to support members of multidisciplinary teams Self-awareness and emotional resilience Well organised with good administration/ computer skills Desirable Ability to carry out neuropsychological assessment and report writing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent. HCPC Registration (or eligibility for registration). Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide range of individuals with complex problems Experience of working with adults across the lifespan, including older adults Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary Adult Mental Health Team Experience of Therapeutic interventions with service user group including 1:1 and group work In-depth knowledge of relevant therapeutic models Experience of multidisciplinary working within an NHS setting, including consultation in case discussions, and team meetings. Familiarity with NHS ways of working, NHS systems and statutory obligations Experience of formulating a person's difficulties from a psychological perspective and communicating to service users and multidisciplinary staff Experience of offering clinical supervision and/ or facilitating reflective practice sessions for multidisciplinary staff Experience of developing and delivering training to support multidisciplinary teams and others as appropriate oExperience of supporting teams in managing risk, and in complex multiagency work Desirable Specialism in working with the later life population Specialism in working with complex trauma Specialism and interest in working with psychosis Experience of leadership and/ or service development within NHS services Skills Essential Effective team player with good communication and liaison skills Empathy/engagement skills with the client group Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload and work in hot-desking environments Ability to work autonomously Confidence in working to support members of multidisciplinary teams Self-awareness and emotional resilience Well organised with good administration/ computer skills Desirable Ability to carry out neuropsychological assessment and report writing 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address Petherton Resource Centre Bristol BS14 9BP Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)