Clinical Psychologist

3 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Wiltshire Full time
Description

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.

Salary: £55,967 - £59,524 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: Full time or Part time (flexible working considered)

Contract: 1-year fixed term (with potential for extension)

Closing date: 10th December 2025

Interviews: 19th December 2025 

Location: Working across six local authorities with hybrid working arrangements 

An Exciting New Opportunity to Shape Therapeutic Practice in Adoption

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our team in a newly developed role funded by Adoption England. This is part of a national initiative to enhance psychological support within adoption services, funded for 12 months with a strong ambition to extend and embed the role as a permanent part of our service. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives by embedding early and timely trauma-informed approaches and enhancing support for adoptive families.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and making a difference. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, we welcome your expertise in helping us build a more responsive and effective service. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver specialist, evidence-based interventions for children and adoptive parents, both pre- and post-adoption order, using innovative and engaging approaches.
  • Facilitate joint consultations with Adoption West staff and other professionals to strengthen trauma-informed practice.
  • Lead the progression of complex cases, ensuring timely intervention, resolution, and appropriate closure or transfer.
  • Interpret and integrate complex clinical information from multiple sources to develop clear, effective treatment plans.
  • Represent Adoption West professionally in multi-agency settings and with families.
  • Support the integration of user participation, outcome measures, and evidence-based approaches aligned with service improvement goals.
  • Contribute to the development of staff knowledge and skills across Adoption West.
  • Design and facilitate parenting programmes, training seminars, and structured support groups.
  • Provide specialist advice to help professionals better understand the diverse experiences of adopted children and young people.

What We're Looking For:

  • HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
  • Experience working with children and families affected by trauma
  • Strong understanding of adoption and permanency issues
  • Excellent communication, consultation, and collaborative working skills
  • Commitment to innovation, service development, and positive outcomes

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare chance to shape therapeutic practice within a Regional Adoption Agency and contribute to meaningful change for children and families. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to continuous learning and improvement.

As well as being part of the Adoption West team, appropriate clinical supervision will be provided. 

Additional Information:

  • This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.
  • Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact:

Alison Lewis, Service Director –

Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values:

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principles and Values during the interviewing process.

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