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Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

United Kingdom Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust £55,690 to £62,682 a year*
Job Description

The role requires a recognised Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent professional training, eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, and relevant experience in psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapy. The successful candidate should be able to work with people experiencing varied mental-health difficulties, manage a clinical caseload, complete clear documentation and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning. Candidates are expected to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills, professional integrity and an understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and equality requirements. The post also involves supporting service development, supervising or mentoring colleagues where appropriate, and working collaboratively across NHS and community services.

Company Info

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides integrated physical health, mental health, learning disability and community services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Trust supports children, adults and older people through hospitals, community teams, outpatient services, specialist clinics and mental-health services. Its workforce includes psychologists, nurses, therapists, doctors, social-care professionals and operational teams working together to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care. The organisation promotes recovery, independence, inclusion and partnership with patients, families and local communities. A Clinical or Counselling Psychologist may work across multidisciplinary teams, contributing specialist psychological assessment, therapy, consultation, supervision and service improvement. Employment normally follows NHS terms and conditions, including Agenda for Change pay scales, annual leave, pension arrangements and continuing professional development opportunities.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom is an island nation with varied job opportunities in healthcare, technology, education, finance, engineering and hospitality. NHS roles are available across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, although registration and employment rules can differ slightly between nations. British culture is diverse and generally values privacy, punctuality, fairness and clear communication. Lifestyle ranges from busy cities to quieter rural communities, with good public transport in many areas, though housing and commuting costs can be high. The UK has four distinct seasons and extensive countryside, coastline and historic towns. Overseas psychologists normally need HCPC registration, recognised qualifications and evidence of English-language ability. A Skilled Worker visa may be available where an employer is an approved sponsor and the role meets salary and occupation requirements; some NHS jobs may qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, registration, dependants, taxes and relocation costs before accepting an offer.

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