Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the PATH (Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire) Service, a specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis team supporting people experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

This post is suitable for newly qualified Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologists who have keen interest in psychosis.

Main duties of the job
As a specialist services, PATH provides comprehensive assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing psychosis.

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT, in line with NICE guidance.
• Contribute to comprehensive assessments, including the use of psychometric measures where appropriate.
• Support multidisciplinary colleagues through psychological formulation, consultation and collaborative care planning.
• Play an active role in the continued development of psychologically informed practice across the service.

Date posted 09 November 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 367-ACMS-101557-A
Job locations Rosanne House Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6HG United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential

• UK valid driving licence and access to a car
• Doctoral/Masters level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS and current registration with HCPC
• Professional qualification degree level, which should include knowledge and application of research methodology

Desirable

• Additional specialist knowledge or training in psychological therapies including CBTp and Family Intervention

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.