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B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Epsom, KT17 4QJ Posted 8 October 2026 Apply by 22 October 2026
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Salary for this role£49,387 – £56,515 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2225, Clinical psychologists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

We are currently recruiting a part-time band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologistfor the Epsom Integrated Neighbourhood Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Band 7 Psychologist to work within a well established and supportive team, joining an experienced psychological and multi-disciplinary workforce, supporting people with complex mental health needs. SABP strongly values innovation, fosters development and are passionate about the care we provide to people and their families.This post will enable you to provide high-quality psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for people with complex psychological, emotional and mental health needs, whilst contributing to the ongoing development of psychologically informed services.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with service users, carers, support networks, system partners and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high quality evidence-based, person-centred care. You will be supported to develop your specialist interests, contribute to service innovation, and play an important role in promoting psychological understanding across teams and partner agencies.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities:Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention, including comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments, formulation, evidence-based interventions, consultation and outcome evaluation for people with complex needs.

Promote person-centred and trauma-informed care, working collaboratively with individuals and carers to develop personalised care plans that respect diversity, choice, dignity and individual strengths.

Manage risk and support integrated care, undertaking risk assessments and risk management planning while working across community pathways, locality teams and integrated neighbourhood partnerships to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Provide psychological leadership within the neighbourhood teams, offering specialist consultation and advice, delivering teaching and training, and contributing to the supervision and development of assistant psychologists.

Drive service improvement and innovation, contributing to audit, research, quality improvement, service development, care pathway design and initiatives that enhance accessibility, effectiveness and equity of psychological services

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-8299991-COMM

Job locations

Horizon House

28 Upper High Street

Epsom

KT17 4QJ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
  • Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon House

28 Upper High Street

Epsom

KT17 4QJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us


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