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Job Summary
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join the Hope Service based in Guildford.
Job Summary
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join the Hope Service based in Guildford.
The Hope Service is an innovative and highly respected, multi-disciplinary service for young people aged 11-18 who are experiencing complex mental health, emotional, social and behavioural needs which could cause a placement breakdown or may require a Tier 4 hospital admission. It is a partnership between Health Services, Children's Services and Education. We are a Centre of Clinical Excellence and awarded Outstanding by Ofsted.
You will be joining at a very exciting time, as our services transform to adopt the Thrive Framework in close collaboration with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust and the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership. The CYPS directorate is supported by an active Learning and Development Team, and regular training opportunities will be provided. The service has excellent links with the Clinical Psychology course at the University of Surrey.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact either Gemma Wood Guildford Team Manager 01483 517190
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit to a permanent part-time position at Band 8a Clinical Psychologist who will work with young people with complex mental health, behavioural and social care needs.This post will be suitable for a passionate and committed psychologist interested in ensuring excellent psychological care is accessible for young people with complex mental health difficulties from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated staff member with experience in working with young people with complex needs.
The post-holder will be responsible for providing specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people with moderate and severe mental health problems. You will contribute to the service through consultation, training, supervision, service evaluation and audit. Supervision and support is provided by a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist.
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,888 to £64,880 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
325-7352417-CYPS
Job locations
Hope Guildford
57-59 Worplesdon Road
Guildford
GU2 9RS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
CLINICAL
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support young people with specific and complex needs.
To actively involve young people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of the young people who use our services.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans for young people with complex needs.
POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
To establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their carers and support staff.
To conduct and lead on clinical audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within specific care group
To develop and provide a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
To positively contribute to divisional and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology practice.
To contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways.
To contribute to initiatives to ensure that the diverse needs of the young people are addressed within local services and future developments.
To develop and maintain good communication links with the NHS, Social Services, Education and other agencies working in the area of Child Mental Health.
TEACHING, TRAINING, SUPERVISION AND CONSULTATION
To lead on the supervision and Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists as required.
To be responsible for regularly providing psychological consultation and advice to colleagues from other professions.
In collaboration with a senior Clinical Psychologist to support Clinical Psychology Trainees on placement in CAMHS.
To provide clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologists and other staff and contribute to Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of Assistant Psychologists as required.
To act as practice assessor/supervisor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre-registration students and junior personnel and to participate in the audit of educational placements.
Assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding psychology recruitment.
EVALUATION/ RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT
To remain informed of and critically evaluate current theory and research to support evidence-based practice in own professional work and to contribute this perspective in the multi-disciplinary team
To contribute to the evaluation of the Service by participating in service-related audit, research and evaluation projects. To contribute to the project management of complex audit, assisting colleagues to develop service provision
To initiate and conduct psychologically based research relevant to the care of children with moderate and severe mental health problems, as agreed with the Service Manager and the Professional Lead
To provide advice to members of other professions as required on research design and methodology and be confident in the use of statistical packages such as SPSS
To research national best practice and enable services to benchmark practice against nationally recognised standards - in partnership with young people who use our services and their carers.
PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
To participate in regular clinical supervision and to negotiate further specialist supervision, development and training with the Professional Lead, fulfilling the CPD requirement of the HCPC. To participate in regular appraisals with the Service Manager and Professional Lead and to agree standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
To work within the Code of Ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the professional guidance framework of the Trust.
To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of the Trust and to undertake the mandatory training stipulated in Trust policies.
To be responsible for relevant data collection on work activities, inputting data onto the Trust databases as required, and to maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping.
To maintain and develop Information Technology skills appropriate to the demands of the post. This includes being able to communicate effectively using IT, and to be fully competent in using IT systems to electronically search and gather relevant information related to psychological assessment and intervention.
To participate fully in supporting the activities of the Psychology profession within the Trust, including attending relevant meetings.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
CLINICAL
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
To carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support young people with specific and complex needs.
To actively involve young people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of the young people who use our services.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans for young people with complex needs.
POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
To establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their carers and support staff.
To conduct and lead on clinical audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within specific care group
To develop and provide a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
To positively contribute to divisional and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology practice.
To contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways.
To contribute to initiatives to ensure that the diverse needs of the young people are addressed within local services and future developments.
To develop and maintain good communication links with the NHS, Social Services, Education and other agencies working in the area of Child Mental Health.
TEACHING, TRAINING, SUPERVISION AND CONSULTATION
To lead on the supervision and Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists as required.
To be responsible for regularly providing psychological consultation and advice to colleagues from other professions.
In collaboration with a senior Clinical Psychologist to support Clinical Psychology Trainees on placement in CAMHS.
To provide clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologists and other staff and contribute to Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of Assistant Psychologists as required.
To act as practice assessor/supervisor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre-registration students and junior personnel and to participate in the audit of educational placements.
Assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding psychology recruitment.
EVALUATION/ RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT
To remain informed of and critically evaluate current theory and research to support evidence-based practice in own professional work and to contribute this perspective in the multi-disciplinary team
To contribute to the evaluation of the Service by participating in service-related audit, research and evaluation projects. To contribute to the project management of complex audit, assisting colleagues to develop service provision
To initiate and conduct psychologically based research relevant to the care of children with moderate and severe mental health problems, as agreed with the Service Manager and the Professional Lead
To provide advice to members of other professions as required on research design and methodology and be confident in the use of statistical packages such as SPSS
To research national best practice and enable services to benchmark practice against nationally recognised standards - in partnership with young people who use our services and their carers.
PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
To participate in regular clinical supervision and to negotiate further specialist supervision, development and training with the Professional Lead, fulfilling the CPD requirement of the HCPC. To participate in regular appraisals with the Service Manager and Professional Lead and to agree standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
To work within the Code of Ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the professional guidance framework of the Trust.
To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of the Trust and to undertake the mandatory training stipulated in Trust policies.
To be responsible for relevant data collection on work activities, inputting data onto the Trust databases as required, and to maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping.
To maintain and develop Information Technology skills appropriate to the demands of the post. This includes being able to communicate effectively using IT, and to be fully competent in using IT systems to electronically search and gather relevant information related to psychological assessment and intervention.
To participate fully in supporting the activities of the Psychology profession within the Trust, including attending relevant meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
* Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 12 months of commencement in post)
* HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
Experience
Essential
* Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and interventions with children and young people with mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and interventions with children and young people with mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hope Guildford
57-59 Worplesdon Road
Guildford
GU2 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hope Guildford
57-59 Worplesdon Road
Guildford
GU2 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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Mental Health Care
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