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Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Role summary
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The role involves providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to NHS patients, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants typically need a Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, along with registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Relevant experience in psychological assessment, risk management, clinical supervision and multidisciplinary working is expected. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, clinical judgement, knowledge of current psychological therapies and the ability to work compassionately with people experiencing complex mental-health difficulties. The post also requires accurate record keeping, participation in service development and a commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional standards.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS provider delivering mental-health, community, primary-care and specialist healthcare services across London and parts of the South East of England. Its services support children, adults and older people in hospitals, community settings, schools, prisons and patients’ homes. The trust is known for working across organisational boundaries and for providing integrated care in partnership with local authorities, primary-care services and other NHS organisations. Employees work within multidisciplinary teams and are supported by NHS professional standards, structured development opportunities and access to public-sector benefits. As an NHS Foundation Trust, Oxleas is accountable to its members and local communities, while maintaining a focus on safe, inclusive and person-centred care. The organisation promotes equality, staff wellbeing, clinical excellence and continuous improvement across its services.