Clinical Psychologist - Preceptorship

Job summary

Are you due to complete your Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme this year?

We'd love to hear from you! We're looking for compassionate and driven Clinical Psychologists to join our teams across Somerset.

From the moment you join you'll be supported throughout your career including a preceptorship programme that provides you with expert support and role specific competencies to help you apply your knowledge to your new role.

Did you know we pay back your first year registration fees? We also offer:

• Excellent annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days, rising to 29 after 5 years service and 33 after 10 years service
• Fantastic development opportunities available
• Opportunity to work in a rotational post across our sites to give you exposure to different areas
• Competitive relocation package if you're looking to make the move to Somerset (to be discussed - Ts and Cs apply

Main duties of the job

We can offer both full and part time hours and we pride ourselves on offering flexible working options.

We have opportunities in a variety of our services including:

• CAMHS
• Inpatients
• Older Persons Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities
• Community Mental Health

We are looking to build our research capacity as a Trust, in order to continue to develop our care for people who use our services, and so there may be opportunities to develop this aspect of the role.There are also good opportunities for providing training placements and for linking with the Exeter D.Clin.Psy. course.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, continuing professional development and regular informal conversations around career progression, annual recognition awards to celebrate and recognise our colleagues achievements throughout the year and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London - there is truly something for everyone!

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

• Multicultural Network
• Women's Network
• Armed Forces' Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
• Autistic Colleague Network