Principle Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
The must-haves for this role:
* Values team-based working and is confident in using psychological ideas to support staff through consultation, supervision, and training.
* Has experience in offering leadership in clinical settings and is interested in contributing to service development through a psychological lens.
* Has a strong grounding in psychological formulation and therapeutic models, and is experienced in working with adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
* Brings a calm, thoughtful, and boundary-aware approach to emotionally demanding contexts, with an awareness of personal and systemic dynamics.
* Motivated to work creatively and compassionately, applying psychological understanding to support staff, patients, and families in complex situations.
For further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet each criterion and address them point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our inclusion efforts are reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver, Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided as needed. We acknowledge underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues in this role. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism, we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, or Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups.
We welcome discussions about flexibility or any questions you may have. Please contact Dr. Catherine Evans-Jones at catherine.evansjones@berkshire.nhs.uk. Kindly note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We encourage you to apply promptly.
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