The role requires a recognised doctorate or equivalent qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, and experience assessing and treating people with complex mental-health needs. Candidates should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, knowledge of evidence-based psychological therapies, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities typically include psychological assessment, formulation, individual and group interventions, risk management, clinical documentation, supervision, consultation, and contributing to service development. The successful candidate is expected to uphold professional standards, promote recovery and patient involvement, manage a varied caseload, and work flexibly across Herefordshire and Worcestershire services.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides integrated mental-health, learning-disability, community, and specialist services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Trust supports children, young people, adults, older people, families, and carers through hospitals, community teams, outpatient services, and residential or specialist facilities. Its workforce includes psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, social-care professionals, and other clinical and corporate colleagues. The organisation emphasises compassionate care, recovery, inclusion, partnership working, and continuous improvement. Employees generally benefit from NHS terms and conditions, including annual leave, pension arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to national NHS wellbeing resources. The Trust serves both rural and urban communities, offering opportunities to work in varied clinical settings while contributing to locally focused mental-health and community-care services.
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