Psychological Therapist / Applied Psychologist

at  Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced psychological therapist or applied psychologist to work within the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in Southampton. We are looking for therapists with training and accreditation in either cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
You will be based with Southampton East CMHT at Bitterne Park Health Centre, where you will work alongside other psychological professionals including clinical psychologists and a DBT therapist. The East team is cohesive, friendly, and receptive to psychology input.

ABOUT US

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust’s Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

In this role, you will see patients of East CMHT, as well as selected patients referred from the other CMHTs across the city. The CMHTs work with people with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including affective disorders, complex emotional needs, and psychosis. You will also provide consultation and support to the CMHT around psychological aspects of patient care, alongside the other psychological professionals in the team and the wider service.
You will be managed by a clinical psychologist, and you will receive clinical supervision according to your model of practice and individual needs. You will be supported to develop your skills, including in supervision, and you will be encouraged to supervise at least one trainee therapist.
You will join a psychology service with a wealth of clinical expertise including CBT, DBT, CAT, and EMDR. We are committed to supervision, CPD, and staff wellbeing. We support flexible working. We have strong links with the University of Southampton. We regularly take clinical psychology doctoral trainees and trainee psychological therapists on placement. We also host research-active clinical psychologists in the service. We are committed to equality of opportunity and keen to increase the diversity of our team.