Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
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Job Title
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST). With support from the Clinical Lead, the successful candidate will take a key role in delivering—and, where appropriate and in line with training, supervising—evidence‑based cognitive behavioural interventions for children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to team development
- Work collaboratively with schools and multi‑agency partners
- Support the delivery of high‑quality, outcome‑focused care
- Deliver the three core MHST functions
- Support Senior Mental Health Leads in education settings
- Provide timely advice, consultation, and liaison to school staff and wider professionals
- Contribute to a positive learning culture through supervision, mentoring, and training
- Promote inclusive, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive practice to improve outcomes for all
Job Functions
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Assessment and Formulation
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments
- Develop clear psychological formulations of presenting difficulties
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Treatment Planning
- Develop personalised, evidence‑based treatment plans informed by assessment and formulation to support recovery goals and improve quality of life
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Interventions
- Deliver evidence‑based individual and group psychological interventions, adapting approaches in line with evolving needs and formulations
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Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and multi‑agency partners to ensure integrated, psychologically informed care, taking a coordinating or leading role where appropriate
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Supervision and Training
- Provide support, supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, in line with experience and development, supporting professional growth and enhancing clinical practice
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Research and Development
- Undertake applied research and contribute to quality improvement initiatives to strengthen the evidence base and effectiveness of services
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Service Development
- Actively contribute to the development and improvement of services, supporting implementation of new approaches and using clinical expertise to enhance quality of care
About Us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
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Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Application
We welcome applications from candidates in the final stages of doctoral training who anticipate completion within standard training programme timelines. Please read the job summary for details regarding conditions of appointment that would apply in these circumstances. Please outline your anticipated completion date and relevant circumstances within your supporting statement.
This is an 18‑month fixed‑term post with potential for a permanent role.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Yani Chocalingum
- Job title: Team Lead
- Email address: yani.chocalingum@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07780673550
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