Job Description

The closing date is 16th Nov 2025

Job summary

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We are seeking a passionate and motivated Psychologist to join our established Community Mental Health Service in Bridgwater. You'll work alongside a skilled multi-disciplinary team including therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Art and Family Therapy, and fellow Psychologists.


This role involves providing specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for adults with complex mental, emotional, and physical health needs. You'll also contribute to risk assessments, staff training, supervision, and service development.


We welcome applications from newly qualified Psychologists looking to develop into a Band 8a role, with structured support and supervision provided.


Our service operates Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with no weekend working. Flexible working options, including compressed hours or adjusted start/finish times, are available.


Join a team that is supportive, knowledgeable, and passionate about making a difference.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Provide specialised psychological assessments and interventions for adults and older adults. Conduct risk assessments and contribute to multi-disciplinary care planning. Support service development and transformation within community mental health. Supervise junior psychology staff and trainees. Deliver training in psychological skills to team members. Maintain professional standards and adhere to relevant codes of conduct. Promote evidence-based practice and participate in clinical governance. Engage in research and service evaluation activities.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached and Person Specification.

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




#

Desirable

IT skills

Experience

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Essential

Further training in related area


Experience of work in adult mental health services and working with people with severe and complex mental health needs.


Experience of teaching/training and supervision.


Experience in undertaking leadership roles within psychology / mental health services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts.


Experience of working with complex trauma and with systems working around people who have experienced trauma.




#

Desirable

Experience of neuropsychological assessment and awareness of impact of neuropsychological symptoms on presentation

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

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.

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Samantha Francis


samantha.francis@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

55690.00 to 62682.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-3400

Job locations

Glanville House

Church Street

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 5AT