Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Band 8a)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · Leatherhead · £59798.00 to £67020.00 We are seeking a full-time or part-time Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our specialist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team. The successful candidate will be part of a specialist service with over 10 years of DBT expertise, helping to shape and develop an expanding service with ambitious plans for the future. Key responsibilities include: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the psychological needs of people using our services Mentoring, supervising, and teaching qualified and unqualified staff, including students Promoting a psychological perspective within teams and sharing with other colleagues Working collaboratively with team managers and clinical leads in the development and delivery of effective services Leading on complex and challenging cases and developing expertise within a specific area of specialism Participating in the recruitment and selection of staff The postholder will be expected to work flexibly within the service. As a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, you will have a Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent, and completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course. You will have experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles, as well as experience across a range of psychological models, including systemic, behavioural, and individual therapeutic. The salary for this role is £59,798 to £67,020 per annum, inclusive of 5% Fringe HCAS, pro rata. This is a permanent position, and we welcome applications from full-time and part-time candidates.