Overview
We have a large, well‑integrated, and friendly psychology team consisting of experienced admin staff, nurse therapists, and trainee and qualified clinical, forensic and neuro psychologists. We have strong teaching and training links with universities in the North of England, and we host placements for trainees and interns from overseas.
Our team’s specialties cover a wide breadth of needs, allowing us to offer diverse therapies and psychological interventions. We encourage staff to pursue their preferred clinical models where appropriate and provide opportunities for further training. We support, develop and retain our staff through bespoke continuous professional development plans and a strong track record of CPD activities and certificates.
Equally important is our team’s wellbeing. We work hard to facilitate and promote self‑care, create a sense of being valued, and foster cohesion.
Core Role
The core role involves providing specialist assessment and intervention for our service user group.
We are integrated within multidisciplinary teams and provide consultation, reflective practice and support to those teams in order to deliver the best possible care to our service users.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct specialist assessments and deliver interventions for service users.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing consultation and reflective practice.
* Support team members to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care.
* Participate in monthly CPD groups and individual supervision sessions (preceptors).
Qualifications and Experience
* Post is open to those about to complete training and seeking their first qualified position (Band 7 preceptorship).
* Open to qualified clinicians seeking a new challenge or change (Band 8a).
* Experience in psychotherapy and working within multidisciplinary teams is desirable.
Benefits
We offer a range of attractive benefits, including free onsite car secure parking; a dedicated desk space with double‑monitor setup and no hot desking; a fully stocked stationary cupboard; and access to a free onsite cardio and weight gym, swimming pool and fitness sessions.
Working with Mersey Care
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across the region and beyond. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that cover physical and mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury. We are also one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
Our commitment to ‘perfect care’ ensures that care is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We are delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of services and reduce costs.
Flexible Working
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Application
Please see attached Job descriptions for both Band 7 preceptorship and Band 8 Senior psychologist roles.
Advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025.
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