Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Development Role | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	23 Medi 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 per annum , pro rata
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	25 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad:	Reading, RG30 4EJ
Cwmni:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7500898/371-MHS857

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If you are a passionate and ambitious Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, dedicated to high quality,evidence-based psychological interventionsfor adults with significant mental health needsand keen to progress your career within a trust that is well-known for its compassionate leadership, then this job could be ideal for you!


We are looking for anenthusiasticClinical/Counselling Psychologist to join theCommunity Mental Health Psychological Therapiesteamin Reading. We provide a psychological therapy service to adults living in theReadinglocality, as well as across the whole of Berkshire throughourcentralisednetwork.We value joint working with multi-disciplinary community mental health teams, to ensure service-usersremainat the heart of our work, and wedeliverpsychologically- and trauma-informed care throughconsultationandsupervision.


Staff health and wellbeingmattersto us!We offer a wealth of opportunitiesto our staffto further develop clinical skills through the provision of excellent supervision and CPD, as well as leadership opportunities throughinvolvement inservice developmentandquality improvementprojects.


The postholder will be basedat Prospect Park Hospital, with a hybrid modelthat includessome home-based working, to suit flexible needs.


This is a Band 7to 8a developmentalpost.As apreceptorship, you will haveacareer development plan that sets out the required competencies for the transition to an 8a role.

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments and develop a clear and detailed formulation of the service user's presenting difficulties and/or the systemic issues present.

• Develop personalised treatment plans based on assessment findings and service user needs, in collaboration with service users, to support recovery and improve quality of life.

• Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions using a range of psychological techniques and modalities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and holistic client care.

• In line with experience and role development plans, provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the treatment they offer.

• Regularly undertake applied research, adding to the evidence base for practice, development activities andparticipatein quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical services.
• Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches, providing insights andexpertiseto enhance the overall quality of care.


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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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



The “must haves” for this role:

1. A post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology

1. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

1. Experience of and interest in working with adults with significant mental health needs

1. An enhanced DBS check


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Dr Helen Kyritsi (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on 0118 960 5063 or by emailingHelen.Kyritsi@berkshire.nhs.uk who’llbe delighted to help.


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Interview will be held on 10th Oct 2025



This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025

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