We are looking for a qualified Psychological Therapist to join our team. The Psychological Therapist role is a highly valued and integral part of Avon and Somerset Police s Occupational Health Department, working together to deliver a first-class service to our police colleagues.

This is a part time position working 14.8 hours per week on a fixed 12 month contract.

You will need an interest in and experience of delivering trauma support together with experience of working effectively with other complex mental health presentations.

You will hold BACP, BABCP or UKCP accreditation with the relevant qualifications and experience in CBT and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

This role can offer hybrid working, therefore if you are looking for a better work/life balance, working weekdays only, this could be the ideal career move for you.

The role:

Specialising in providing evidence-based trauma interventions, you will be considered an expert in your field. You will develop recovery-focused treatment plans to support our dedicated police officers and staff.

We are looking for a Psychological Therapist to work on a part time basis covering two days per week until August 2026. This post will work on site in Portishead, near Bristol.

Key responsibilities:

Provide proactive and comprehensive therapeutic and trauma focused clinical interventions for complex presentations.
Practicing CBT, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and other treatment modalities judged to be best practice.
Providing psychological support for police staff and police officers working in emotionally demanding and (at times) distressing roles, make clinical assessments as to whether therapy is required.
You will act as a champion for TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) within the organisation, liaising with the TRiM Coordinator and providing post incident support.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Advanced course, degree or post-graduate diploma in CBT or Counselling.
Full BABCP/BACP/ UKCP or equivalent accreditation.
Experience in delivering CBT.
Proven experience and/or an interest in trauma therapy.
Experience of working in a large organisation.
Excellent communication skills and able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people.
Able to organise a high-volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.

Recruitment timeline:

Q&A session: Monday 23rd June 25 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams. This session offers an opportunity for interested candidates to find out more about the role hosted by Occupational Health representatives and the Talent Acquisition Team. Please email to book your place.

Advert closing date: Thursday 3rd July 25 at 5pm. Please note that the closing date for this advertisement may be extended if required.

Familiarisation Event: Tuesday 15th July 25 at 6pm. This is mandatory session for shortlisted candidates to attend a face to face session hosted by Occupational Health representatives and the Talent Acquisition Team. This will be held in person at Occupational Health, Portisfields in Portishead.

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd July 2025, to be held in person at Occupational Health, Portisfields in Portishead.

Employee Rewards and Benefits

How we reward our employees is linked to our culture, it s about more than just salary. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you're in and the moments that matter.

Financial rewards
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Police Staff Welfare Fund.

Health and Wellbeing
• Gym membership - Membership to the gym at Police Headquarters for £5 per month. Open 24 hours per day
• Union membership membership to the largest trade union in the UK for a small monthly cost
• Occupational Health - Support and advice through our Occupational Health unit
• Employee Assistance Program An online and telephone service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home or work life

Lifestyle
• Great discounts on products and services Exclusive benefits for you and your family including; shopping, days out, sporting events, dining and holidays through the 'Blue Light card'
• Lifestyle benefits, including sports and social facilities and activities, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers.

Additional information:

This role may require travel across our force area therefore, a full current UK driving licence or the willingness to travel using alternative transport will be necessary.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year checkable history in the UK ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

We look forward to receiving your application. Click below to apply.

About us

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We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

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Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

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