Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Complex Needs and Later Life Psychology teams in East Surrey.
You will work closely with the local multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological care for adults of all ages who experience complex mental health needs and/or difficulties related to frailty and dementia. There is also opportunity to develop skills in neuropsychological assessment.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme, high-quality clinical supervision and a good peer support network to help you to settle quickly and develop in your role. There will also be opportunities for you to meet regularly with other qualified Psychologists across the Trust for CPD events and service development/transformation projects. We have established links with the University of Surrey Doctoral Clinical Psychology training course and welcome the contribution of Psychologists in Training.
You must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role and the large geographical area that this post covers.
Main duties of the jobYou will utilise a diverse range of professional skills, which includes completing comprehensive assessments and formulations, therapy interventions, neuropsychology assessment, consultation and training to non-psychology colleagues, and contribution to service development initiatives.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments and developing effective risk management plans.
- Supporting team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivery of effective services.
- Conducting clinical audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within specific care groups.
- Contributing to the supervision of assistant psychologists as required.
About usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
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.Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.We look forward to receiving your application!
DetailsDate posted: 18 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year
Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 325-7399589-COMM
Job locations: Reigate CMHRS, Gatton Place, St Matthews Road, Redhill, RH11TA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
QualificationsEssential- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
ExperienceEssential- 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
- Driving License For community-based roles involving client visits it is essential to hold a driver's license and access to a vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Reigate CMHRS, Gatton Place, St Matthews Road, Redhill, RH11TA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Consultant Counselling Psychologist, Gayatri Shah, gayatri.shah@sabp.nhs.uk, 01737288960
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
