Senior Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist

Overview

In this role you will deliver specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for transgender and gender diverse adults within the Gender Identity Service. You will work in a multidisciplinary NHS setting, contributing to high-quality, person-centred care while aligning with NHS England guidelines. The position offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service development and research, and supervise trainees and assistants. A band 7 preceptorship may be available with progression to band 8a within 12 months, reflecting a values-driven, growth-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Accredited living wage employer
• Band 7 preceptorship with progression to Band 8a
• Opportunities for service development and research
• Learning culture and professional development
• Collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment
• Support for CPD and specialist training

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for adults in the Gender Identity Service
• Develop and implement psychologically informed treatment plans drawing on multiple therapeutic models
• Offer consultation and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues for shared formulations, risk assessments, and care planning
• Work autonomously with clinical responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge within a multidisciplinary pathway
• Deliver supervision to Trainee and Assistant Psychologists and support wider psychological practice
• Contribute to service development, including audit, research and quality improvement
• Maintain high standards of clinical records and adhere to legislation, guidelines and professional codes of conduct

Key requirements

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (BPS-accredited) with HCPC registration
• Post-doctoral training in one or more specialized areas of psychological practice
• 50 hours of clinical supervision over 12 months (or as part of band 7 preceptorship)
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across care settings (outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient)
• Experience of full clinical responsibility within a multidisciplinary care plan
• Experience with diverse client groups across the life course and managing distressing problems
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practice
• Commitment to CPD and continuing professional development
• Ability to supervise and provide consultation within a MDT
• Awareness of relevant NHS and professional standards/guidelines (e.g., NHS England Interim Protocol, BPS, RCP)
• Knowledge of legislation related to gender diverse clients (e.g., Gender Recognition Act 2004)

• Reflective practitioner
• Empathy and emotional resilience
• Strong prioritisation and problem-solving
• Complex psychological assessment and intervention
• Formulation and risk assessment in multidisciplinary settings
• Consultation and liaison with professionals and non-professionals

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