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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Clinical Psychologist - Bath 2025

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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Job summary

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme is an NHS funded programme for a fixed term period of 3 years. It is a full time programme funded by Health Education South West a subsidiary of Health Education England.

This Trust has been appointed by Health Education South West to be the 'host employer' for the duration of the programme, therefore you are both a registered full time student with the University but also a paid employee with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

*Please Note-This vacancy is open to candidates pre-approved for the Bath 2025 programme-External applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme is an NHS funded programme for a fixed term period of 3 years. It is a full time programme funded by Health Education South West a subsidiary of Health Education England.

This Trust has been appointed by Health Education South West to be the 'host employer' for the duration of the programme, therefore you are both a registered full time student with the University but also a paid employee with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines 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 are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2829

Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme is an NHS funded programme for a fixed term period of 3 years. It is a full time programme funded by Health Education South West a subsidiary of Health Education England.

This Trust has been appointed by Health Education South West to be the 'host employer' for the duration of the programme, therefore you are both a registered full time student with the University but also a paid employee with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme is an NHS funded programme for a fixed term period of 3 years. It is a full time programme funded by Health Education South West a subsidiary of Health Education England.

This Trust has been appointed by Health Education South West to be the 'host employer' for the duration of the programme, therefore you are both a registered full time student with the University but also a paid employee with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Advisor

Alan Taylor

alan.taylor@somersetft.nhs.uk

07768836385

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2829

Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


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