Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

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The closing date is 09 April 2026

Are you a newly qualified psychologist or an experienced psychologist looking to work with adults with severe and enduring mental health issues in a community mental health team with a compassionate and collaborative working culture that nurtures innovation and creativity in tackling complex challenges?

We are committed to investing in our team, offering numerous opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

You must be reflective, open to learning and developing, a strong team player with good time management and organisational skills.

There are ample opportunities for professional and personal growth in this role. This includes the development of clinical skills, supervision of others, leadership and service development in line with the needs of the Telford & Wrekin area. We work from a range of therapeutic models such as, DBT, MBT, CFT, CBT, ISTDP, ACT and CAT.

We have a fantastic psychologically minded and compassionate collective leadership team in Telford and Wrekin CMHS, and a supportive Psychology presence within the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Care Group, regular psychology meetings to keep everyone informed of developments as well as excellent training.

Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychologists that are in final year of placement are also welcome to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

We have a range of incentives we can offer including a generous relocation package of up to £8,000. Alternatively, a welcome bonus of 10% of first year salary- at 50% on commencement of employment and 50% following 12 months employment.

• To support the development of specialist assessments and short-term interventions at the 'front door' of the service, working closely alongside the assessment team to strengthen early engagement and care pathways. This will be a key service development project with significant scope for innovation and impact.
• To provide specialist psychology assessment, one to one and group interventions to clients experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements, and user and carer needs and expectations.
• To support the development and implementation of systemic interventions. This includes reflective practice groups with the team, psychology consultations, teaching and training, and systemic interventions.
• To utilise opportunities for reflection and the continuing development of your own skills.
• To work within professional guidelines and the overall framework of MPFT's policies and procedures.
• The post holder will be responsible for adhering to relevant Trust policies and professional ethics.
• To employ research skills for audit, policy and service evaluation and development and research.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

You can also contact Dr Sonia Kaur Dhinse (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) for a discussion about the post.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Person Specification Experience

• Significant experience of working clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health issues
• Experience of delivering 1:1 & Group Interventions
• Experience of working in a community mental health team
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of systemic work (e.g. with teams, carers/families)

Qualifications

• It is a condition of employment that the post-holder is registered with the Health Professions Council Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent)
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Training in Supervision

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.

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