Job Summary
We have an opportunity to join our experienced and established team of Clinical Psychologists within our multidisciplinary Community CAMHS Team.
You will have be qualified and registered as a Clinical Psychologist. You will also have experience of working with children and young people, preferably within a community CAMHS service.
Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within easy commuting distance to Bristol and Taunton. The M5 motorway is within easy access. Weston-super-Mare is a growing multi-cultural area with numerous amenities and has access to the beautiful coastline and also the Mendip Hills. The area is ideal for those who like an active outside lifestyle but also who want to be within each reach of Bristol and Taunton. There are a number of outstanding Ofsted rated schools within the area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be offering consultation, assessment and treatment to young people with mental and emotional health difficulties alongside theirfamilies The team have a senior psychologist who will support your professional development. There are other professionals with a variety of skills and knowledge from a diverse range of backgrounds.You should be passionate about working within a multi professional team in order to meet he needs of young people.
As a service and team we would be keen to help you develop your areas of clinical interest.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service users.
About Us
CAMHS is a supportive, experienced and progressive multi-disciplinary team. We offer individual, family and group interventions which may be time limited or longer term therapies according to need. We have radically transformed in recent years including improved staff retention; fantastic team skill mix and opportunities for innovative practice. For example producing a series of professionally filmed videos to provide an online group and resources for young people experiencing emotional dysregulation. We also strive to provide compassionate leadership as we recognize the importance of staff well-being. You will receive regular clinical, peer and management supervision and access to continued professional development.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
342-CAMHS
Job locations
North Somerset CAMHS
Rowan, Long Fox, Weston Hospital,Uphill Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide a clinical psychology service to the specified Team/Service To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associatedrecords Participate in CPD and other developmental activities Undertake R & D and clinical audit Clinically supervise Assistant Psychologists, other professionals and trainee Clinical Psychologists
Job Description
Please see attached Job description for more details
Job responsibilities
To provide a clinical psychology service to the specified Team/Service To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associatedrecords Participate in CPD and other developmental activities Undertake R & D and clinical audit Clinically supervise Assistant Psychologists, other professionals and trainee Clinical Psychologists
Please See Attached Job Description For More Details
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Doctoral clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent
* Maintenance of appropriate professional registration (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
* Post qualification of delivering evidence based therapies to young people and families in CAMHS
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to contribute to team meetings and processes.
Desirable
* Experience of providing specialist assessments/interventions eg Autism assessments (ADOS), Eating Disorders or specialist CBT
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work with children, young people and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds.
* Ability to work autonomously, and organise and prioritise workload
* .Experience of assessing and managing young people who are suicidal and young people who present a risk to self and others
Desirable
* Experience of Clinical supervision/consultation - junior colleagues or other staff
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Ability to work with children, young people and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds.
* Ability to work autonomously, and organise and prioritise workload
* .Experience of assessing and managing young people who are suicidal and young people who present a risk to self and others
Desirable
* Experience of Clinical supervision/consultation - junior colleagues or other staff
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
North Somerset CAMHS
Rowan, Long Fox, Weston Hospital,Uphill Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TS
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Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
North Somerset CAMHS
Rowan, Long Fox, Weston Hospital,Uphill Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TS
Employer's website
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