Locum Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Band 8a) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Swindon!

Job information

  • Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling, Psychological Wellbeing, Psychology
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £30 - 40 per hour
  • Published: September 8, 2025
Job reference: Swindon
Consultant: Nicole Jordan

Locum Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Band 8a) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Swindon!

Are you a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking for a rewarding locum role in Swindon? We have an exciting NHS opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Key Details:

  • Job Title: Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Band 8a)

  • Location: Swindon

  • Duration: 3 months initially (with possible extension)

  • Schedule: 22.5 hours per week, flexible working pattern

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: TBC

  • Rate of Pay: £34.00 – £37.60 per hour (Umbrella, DOE)

  • Contact: Nicole Jordan – 0203 475 4175 / njordan@hg-mh.com

A Day in the Life of a Psychologist:
Join our NHS service in Swindon, supporting service users with complex needs. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Providing specialist psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions

  • Offering consultation and supervision to colleagues and trainees

  • Leading on formulations and psychological management of clients

  • Running group therapy and/or individual therapy as required

  • Participating in MDT discussions, service development, and clinical audits

  • Supporting staff with training, reflective practice, and psychological approaches

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

  • HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

  • Significant post-qualification experience

  • Skilled in assessments, risk management, and evidence-based interventions

  • Ability to provide supervision, consultation, and teaching

  • Previous NHS experience desirable

Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This post offers 22.5 hours per week, with some flexibility around working pattern. Initially 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on service need.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Nicole Jordan today at 0203 475 4175 or email njordan@hg-mh.com to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we offer a seamless recruitment experience. As part of the Hunter Gatherer Group, we’re proud to be ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For – because we put our candidates first.

The benefits of working with us:
✔ Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly
✔ A network of like-minded mental health professionals
✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist mental health recruitment consultants who understand your field
✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
✔ CV marketing & business development support
✔ Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD

Know a Psychologist looking for locum work? Refer them today and earn £250 when they start! Click here to refer now: www.hg-mh.com

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