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Clinical Psychologist Band 7/8a Preceptorship
Role summary
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This preceptorship role is for a qualified Clinical Psychologist joining Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust at Band 7, with progression to Band 8a following successful development and competency assessment. Applicants typically need a recognised doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology, eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, relevant NHS or equivalent clinical experience, and knowledge of psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions. The successful candidate will assess and treat service users, contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, manage risk, maintain accurate clinical records, support staff development, and participate in audit and service improvement. Candidates are expected to demonstrate compassion, professional judgement, effective communication, reflective practice, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues and service users.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of mental health, learning disability, addiction, and community health services across Merseyside and surrounding areas. It serves children, adults, and older people through hospitals, community teams, specialist services, and secure care facilities. The Trust is committed to person-centred care, recovery-focused practice, clinical excellence, and reducing health inequalities. As an NHS employer, it offers structured professional development, access to training, pension benefits, annual leave, and opportunities to contribute to research, audit, and service improvement. Mersey Care promotes equality, inclusion, safeguarding, compassionate leadership, and partnership working with service users, carers, local authorities, and other healthcare organisations.