Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£59,798 - £67,020
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG6 6BZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

The must haves for this role: 1. Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or equivalent). 2. Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) or UKCP/BPC 3. Evidence of post-qualification training and expert knowledge in multiple psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area. 4.Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings. 5.Experienceof managing complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management,complaintsand investigations. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedont hesitate to call: Jemma Crocker-Buque telephonenumber01189044664oremail jemma.crockerbuque@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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