Principal Clinical Psychologist

3 weeks ago


Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

If you are an experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist with a passion for innovative, person-centred mental health rehabilitation then we would love to hear from you This is an exciting opportunity to work in and help shape and lead our newly developing Community Rehabilitation Service supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illness to access holistic and person-centred rehabilitation.

The Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) and Somerset Foundation Trust have successfully partnered to jointly deliver transformed community mental health services to the population of Somerset. Building on this is the development of an exciting new Community Rehabilitation team provided in collaboration with our VCSE colleagues, to include Rethink, Second Step and Mind.

Our vision is that the new service will offer longer-term support for people, considering the need for a whole-system approach which holistically addresses both physical and mental health care as well as wider social, and housing, needs. This will be person centred and needs-led and will support individuals to ensure that they do not experience a ‘cliff edge’ when they transition into, out of, and between, services.

As Principal Clinical Psychologist you will have a key role in helping to shape the service, which we plan to launch in March 2023. You will take a leadership role within the team, offering support and guidance to both the whole partnership, including SFT and VCSE colleagues, as we will adopting a 'one team' culture.

You will be offering and guiding on psychological interventions for individual's mental health and rehabilitation needs and leading the MDT and VCSE colleagues to carry out appropriate rehabilitation interventions for individuals using the service.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

The post holder is responsible for providing highly specialist psychological assessment and interventions to patients with complex mental health difficulties and rehabilitation needs.

The post holder is responsible for supporting clinical leadership across the Community Rehabilitation Team and VCSE partnership, providing specialist consultation, training and supervision.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership as part of the leadership team in the Community Rehabilitation Team as required.

The post holder will contribute to service development and will play a vital role in the design and shape of the new service.

The post will involve working alongside the senior staff in Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapies Service to ensure effective implementation of best practice.



  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you passionate about making a difference to children and young people with complex mental health needs? Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wessex House team to support young people as the Principal Clinical Psychologist....


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you passionate about making a difference to children and young people with complex mental health needs? Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wessex House team to support young people as the Principal Clinical Psychologist....


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you interested joining our Community Mental Health Team, bringing your experience and creativity to a clinical or counselling-based Psychologist role? We have 2 x band 8a Psychologist roles, with the opportunity for one of them to be a developmental band 7 role for any newly qualified psychologists looking to develop their career with our friendly,...

  • Clinical psychologist

    3 weeks ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you passionate about making a difference to children and young people with complex mental health needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wessex House team to support young people as the Principal Clinical Psychologist. You'll lead a psychology service offering direct and indirect provision to address the complex needs of young people...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you a psychologist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pregnant and post-natal birthing people and their families? The Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) and Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS) is expanding and offering a new position for a psychologist to work in either or both teams....


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Are you an Clinical /Forensic Psychologist who would like an opportunity to work within a new specialist service?** The applicant will be a key member of the SCFT multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality forensic psychological assessment, risk assessment, formulation, and treatment planning; and where appropriate, implementing psychological...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) and Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS) is expanding and offering a new position for a psychologist to work in either or both teams. Join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams and psychology team, where you'll find an environment to grow professionally. With plenty of training opportunities,...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) and Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS) is expanding and offering a new position for a psychologist to work in either or both teams. This will be a fixed term 12 month post to cover maternity leave. Join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams and psychology team, where you'll find an environment...


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you a compassionate and highly skilled Psychologist looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Psychologist to our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT). You'll be an integral part ofthe management team providing clinical leadership and expertise in order to provide high quality, psychologically...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a psychologist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pregnant and post-natal birthing people and their families? The Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) and Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS) is expanding and offering a new position for a psychologist to work in either or both teams. Be Part of a...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a psychologist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pregnant and post-natal birthing people and their families? Look no further! The Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) and Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS) is expanding and offering a new position for a psychologist to work in either or both teams....


  • Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Psychology Service in Somerset is expanding and creating new job opportunities for psychologists to work in either or both teams. The decision in which service new colleagues work will be decided in collaboration with the applicants and is dependent on their expertise. You would be joining friendly and supportive MDTs...


  • Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom www.dentistjobs.co.uk - Jobboard Full time

    Private Dentist - Bridgwater, Somerset (INDEPENDENT, full book of private patients to inherit, £130k-150k projected earnings, superb scope for a dentist with an interest in Endo, Ortho or Periodontics) Three to five days per week Full book of established private patients to inherit from a departing associate Superb earning potential, £130-150k based...

  • Dentist

    1 month ago


    Bridgwater, United Kingdom Zest Business Group Full time

    Private Dentist Jobs in Bridgwater, Somerset. INDEPENDENT, full book of private patients to inherit, £100k-120k projected earnings, superb scope for a dentist with an interest in Endo, Ortho or Periodontics. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established private dental practice is seeking to recruit a Private Dentist.Private Independent...

  • Private Dentist

    1 month ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Zest Business Group Full time

    Private Dentist Jobs in Bridgwater, Somerset. INDEPENDENT, full book of private patients to inherit, £100k-120k projected earnings, superb scope for a dentist with an interest in Endo, Ortho or Periodontics. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established private dental practice is seeking to recruit a Private Dentist. ~ Private...

  • Dentist

    1 month ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Zest Business Group Full time

    Private Dentist Jobs in Bridgwater, Somerset. INDEPENDENT, full book of private patients to inherit, £100k-120k projected earnings, superb scope for a dentist with an interest in Endo, Ortho or Periodontics. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established private dental practice is seeking to recruit a Private Dentist. Private...

  • Private Dentist

    1 month ago


    Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom www.dentistjobs.co.uk - Jobboard Full time

    Private Dentist - Bridgwater, Somerset (INDEPENDENT, full book of private patients to inherit, £130k-150k projected earnings, superb scope for a dentist with an interest in Endo, Ortho or Periodontics) Three to five days per week Full book of established private patients to inherit from a departing associate Superb earning potential, £130-150k based on...