Job Description

The closing date is 20th Oct 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC

Job summary

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Are you a dedicated Clinical Psychologist passionate about making a real difference in community mental health?


We're currently recruiting for a

Bank Clinical Psychologist

to join our progressive and supportive team in Summerlands, where collaboration and innovation drive the delivery of exceptional psychological care.


As a Bank Clinical Psychologist, you will work within our integrated Community Mental Health Service, supporting adults with complex co-morbid physical, mental, and emotional health needs. You will provide:

Highly specialised psychological assessments and interventions Comprehensive risk assessments Therapeutic support tailored to individual needs Consultation and supervision to multidisciplinary colleagues

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to service development and evaluation, working closely with a wide range of partners including Service Users, the Voluntary Sector, and Community Enterprises. Our service challenges traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care, fostering a truly collaborative and person-centred approach.

Why Join Us?

Flexible working arrangements Supportive and inclusive team culture A chance to shape the future of community mental health

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a service that puts people first.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Key Relationships

Service Manager Clinical Lead for Psychology CMHTs & Specialist Team Managers Primary Care Colleagues

Planning & Organisation

Contribute to therapeutic interventions for mental health patients Share psychological expertise to support team/service development Support strategic planning for service transformation Participate in audits, evaluations, and outcome measures

Clinical Responsibilities

Deliver specialised psychological assessments and treatments Collaborate in multidisciplinary case discussions Work flexibly across teams to support holistic care Maintain accurate electronic patient records Manage complex cases independently, seeking supervision as needed

Research & Development

Support and initiate relevant research activities

Supervision & Leadership

Supervise junior staff and trainees Deliver training in psychological skills Support trainee placements and personal development planning

Additional Duties

Promote evidence-based interventions (NICE guidance) Engage in clinical governance and cross-agency collaboration

About us

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As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.


We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.


We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:


Multicultural Network


Women's Network


Armed Forces' Network


LGBTQ Plus Network


Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities


Autistic Colleague Network


We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. Bank Pay is an easy way to automatically get paid a percentage of the money you've already earned from any bank shifts completed the previous week. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.


Don't worry - the remaining portion of your pay is set aside to make sure your tax contributions are paid in full and if your tax contributions amount to less than the money set aside you'll receive it all back at the end of each month.

Job description

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Please see attached job description for further details. If you wish to discuss this post please contact Grace Blyth, Operational Service Manager via Grace.blyth@somersetft.nhs.uk.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Qualified Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin. Psychol or equivalent) & eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status in the British Psychological Society.


Registered with HCPC.


Further training or experience in clinical specialism.


Further training in related area.




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Desirable

Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy


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Additional Criteria

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Essential

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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.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Grace Blyth


grace.blyth@somersetft.nhs.uk




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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 8a


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Salary

28.48 to 32.06 Hourly
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Contract

Bank


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Working pattern

Part-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-BA-3451


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Job locations

Summerlands

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN