Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Salisbury

Company: Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
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Location: Salisbury
Job Description:

Job overview

This post is for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for adults of working age with Sarum Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Salisbury. As a senior psychologist you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to service users and carers, supervision, consultation and training.

The post is based within the CMHT, with dedicated time available for those wishing to develop their therapy skills. We offer expert supervision in CBT, CAT, ACT, CFT, EMDR, and DBT. You will also be part of Wiltshire PTS, which includes a wide range of psychological professions. We are a supportive, friendly and innovative team who meet monthly.

Fountain Way site is located only a short stroll away from the centre of Salisbury, a beautiful cathedral city, with direct trains to London. Salisbury offers all the advantages of city living, whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, and iconic archaeological sites including the world-famous Stonehenge.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to patients and carers within the Sarum CMHT.

To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients’ formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues.

To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.

To clinically supervise/line manage trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, CAPs and less experienced psychology staff, and other professionals.

To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within Sarum CMHT, and Wiltshire PTS.

To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.

To provide a lead role for psychological provision within Sarum CMHT.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026