Psychologist

Date posted: September 19, 2026

Pay: £12.21 - £20.00 per hour

Company Name: The Aura Power

Job description:

Overview

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in Staines-upon-Thames. The ideal candidate will provide psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, and ongoing support to individuals experiencing a range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural difficulties.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with patients and other healthcare professionals to support their psychological wellbeing and overall recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to understand patients' emotional, behavioural, and psychological needs.
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment and support plans based on patients' needs and clinical presentation.
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and therapeutic support.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation and patient records.
• Provide patients with appropriate psychoeducation, coping strategies, and self-management techniques.
• Identify and appropriately manage safeguarding and clinical risk concerns.
• Collaborate with GPs, physiotherapists, consultants, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialist services when required.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, patient confidentiality, safeguarding, and ethical practice.
• Participate in CPD activities and maintain relevant professional registration and competencies.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant degree in Psychology.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, or a related field.
• HCPC registration if practising under a protected practitioner psychologist title, such as Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist.
• Appropriate professional registration/accreditation for the role.
• Previous experience providing psychological assessment, therapy, or clinical support.
• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment methods and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient engagement skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning, documentation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• BPS membership or Chartered Psychologist status, where applicable.
• Experience working in private practice, NHS, community healthcare, rehabilitation, or multidisciplinary clinical settings.
• Experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, adjustment difficulties, or other common psychological concerns.
• Experience supporting patients with chronic pain, physical health conditions, injury, or rehabilitation needs.
• Additional training or qualifications in CBT, counselling, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, or other recognised therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working collaboratively with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Valid DBS check and appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic and patient-centred approach.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and approachable.
• Strong problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Respectful of patient confidentiality and individual needs.
• Ability to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Passionate about supporting patients' mental wellbeing and long-term recovery.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Work Location: In person

Pay: £12.21-£20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person