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Description
Job Summary
Are you an experienced clinical or counselling psychologist who is passionate about working with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, and the systems around them? Would you like to be part of a community mental health team that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation in responding to complex challenges?
Are you looking for opportunities to contribute to service development and take on leadership responsibilities?
You will be a reflective and thoughtful practitioner who enjoys working with relational dynamics and values collaborative working. You will also be a strong team player with excellent organisational and time management skills.
We are committed to investing in our team and offer a wide range of opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career progression.
There are ample opportunities for professional and personal growth in this role. This includes the development of clinical skills, supervision of others, leadership and service development in line with the needs of the Telford & Wrekin area. We work from a range of therapeutic models such as, DBT, MBT, CFT, CBT, ISTDP, ACT and CAT.
We have a fantastic psychologically minded and compassionate collective leadership team in Telford and Wrekin CMHS, and a supportive Psychology presence within the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Care Group, regular psychology meetings to keep everyone informed of developments as well as excellent training.
Main duties of the job
To support the development of specialist assessments and short-term interventions at the 'front door' of the service, working closely alongside the assessment team to strengthen early engagement and care pathways. This will be a key service development project with significant scope for innovation and impact.
To provide specialist psychology assessment, one to one and group interventions to clients experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements, and user and carer needs and expectations.
To support the development and implementation of systemic interventions. This includes reflective practice groups with the team, psychology consultations, teaching and training, and systemic interventions.
To utilise opportunities for reflection and the continuing development of your own skills.
To work within professional guidelines and the overall framework of MPFT's policies and procedures.
The post holder will be responsible for adhering to relevant Trust policies and professional ethics.
To employ research skills for audit, policy and service evaluation and development and research.
To work with inpatients, outpatients, staff of the primary care and various secondary care mental health services, and third sector organisations where required.
To contribute to care group and wide trust initiatives and development projects.
About Us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
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Details
Date posted
23 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
301-KM-26-7736920
Job locations
Fuller House, Hall Court, Hall Park Way, Telford, TF3 4NF
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4NF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
You can also contact Dr Sonia Kaur Dhinse (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) for a discussion about the post.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
You can also contact Dr Sonia Kaur Dhinse (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) for a discussion about the post.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
Significant experience of working clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health issues
Experience of delivering 1:1 & Group Interventions
Desirable
Experience of working in a community mental health team
Experience of supervising others
Experience of systemic work (e.g. with teams, carers/families)
Essential
Qualifications
It is a condition of employment that the post-holder is registered with the Health Professions Council
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) including two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
Desirable
Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Training in Supervision
Person Specification
Essential
It is a condition of employment that the post-holder is registered with the Health Professions Council
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) including two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
Desirable
Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Training in Supervision
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fuller House, Hall Court, Hall Park Way, Telford, TF3 4NF
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4NF
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fuller House, Hall Court, Hall Park Way, Telford, TF3 4NF
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4NF
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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