Senior Clinical​/Counselling Psychologist - Development

Overview

We are pleased to offer this development role (Band 8a to Band 8b preceptorship) to an enthusiastic and experienced psychologist who is motivated to improve the care and support of people experiencing psychosis and bipolar disorder. A development plan will help you progress to an 8b grade across an 18 month to 2 year time period.

You will be based in our well-established Early Intervention in Psychosis service where you will be an essential part of the leadership team and supervise a senior psychological therapist. In addition, you will input to our Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams to provide access to specialist psychological intervention and promote psychologically informed ways of working with people with psychosis or bipolar disorder.

Psychologists in Herefordshire are integrated within MDTs and are also part of a wider supportive network of psychological professionals.

The post is advertised as 1 wte but we would consider 0.8 wte or job share. At least 0.5 wte would be dedicated to EIP working. We welcome enquires so please contact the recruiting manager for informal discussion. The post is also offered as a Band 8b position; please see separate advert to apply.

This post is integral to the provision of NICE recommended psychological interventions for people with diagnoses of psychosis or bipolar disorder. You will provide specialist assessment, formulation, and intervention (including but not limited to CBTpbd and Family Interventions) and support the MDT through supervision, reflective practice, training and consultation. You will contribute to clinical leadership within the EIP service and be supported to develop quality improvement initiatives promoting trauma informed care and coproduction, as well as engaging in audit and research as appropriate, in line with key national and local priorities and with local partners.

Your personal and professional development will be key, fostered within a culture of strong, compassionate working relationships. Leadership skills and experience working in the field of Psychosis/Bipolar Disorder will be an advantage, as well as the ability to work within different MDTs and clinical settings.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Date posted: 12 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year Pay award pending

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: C-B8a

Job locations: 25 - 27A St Owen Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2JB

The post holder will:

• Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.
• Use their initiative, be responsible and accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialist…