Job Description

The closing date is 20th Jul 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 29/07/2025

Job summary

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Are you a compassionate Clinical Psychologist passionate about improving young people's mental health?

We are expanding our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Psychology offer in the West of Somerset and are excited to invite applications for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist. This is a developmental role with the opportunity to progress to Band 8a as you develop your skills and experience.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team that values innovation, reflective practice, and collaborative working. You'll be joining a committed CAMHS West team, delivering evidence-based interventions and promoting psychological thinking across the service.


You'll be responsible for delivering clinical psychology services to children and young people with mental health difficulties, as well as providing support to their carers within the CAMHS team. The role also includes working collaboratively with other professionals, promoting psychological perspectives and approaches across the service, and coordinating care for young people as appropriate.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention for children and young people with a range of complex mental health difficulties. Act as care coordinator for a defined caseload. Deliver consultation and advice to colleagues within CAMHS and partner agencies. Support and supervise assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists. Contribute to service development and clinical governance initiatives within CAMHS. Liaise effectively with multi-agency colleagues, including social care, education, and paediatrics.

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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As a Clinical Psychologist in the CAMHS West Team, you will:

Deliver clinical psychology services to children, young people, and their families with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-injury, and eating disorders. Promote and develop psychological understanding and approaches within the multidisciplinary team. Provide consultation to other professionals, influencing psychological thinking across services. Maintain high-quality clinical records and documentation in line with Trust standards. Participate in research, clinical audit, and service evaluation projects to inform best practices. Support CAMHS in effective Clinical Governance processes, including multi-disciplinary audit and service improvement. Provide clinical supervision and teaching to psychology trainees, assistants, and other staff as appropriate. Be a key member of the wider CAMHS service, contributing to a positive team culture and service innovation.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent. Eligible for chartered clinical psychologist status. HCPC registered



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Desirable

Relevant specialist CPD qualification. Clinical supervision experience Further training in specialist area post-qualifying.

Experience

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Essential

Competence in core psychological assessment formulation and intervention skills. Multi-disciplinary work in CAMHS. Competence in assessment and management of risk.

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:

Rebecca Coram


rebecca.coram@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823368368

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

47810.00 to 54710.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-2871

Job locations

Foundation House

Wellsprings Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 7PQ