Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Clinical Psychologist - Plymouth 25

The closing date is 03 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.

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

13 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-YE-2760

Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Advisor

Alan Taylor

alan.taylor@somersetft.nhs.uk

07768836385

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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!

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.