Clinical Psychologist- Adoption West

This is NOT a North Somerset Council vacancy, please contact Adoption West for further details:

Clinical Psychologist

An Exciting New Opportunity to Shape Therapeutic Practice in Adoption

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our team in a newly developed role funded by Adoption England. This is part of a national initiative to enhance psychological support within adoption services, funded for 12 months with a strong ambition to extend and embed the role as a permanent part of our service. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives by embedding early and timely trauma-informed approaches and enhancing support for adoptive families.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and making a difference. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, we welcome your expertise in helping us build a more responsive and effective service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based interventions for children and adoptive parents, both pre- and post-adoption order, using innovative and engaging approaches.
• Facilitate joint consultations with Adoption West staff and other professionals to strengthen trauma-informed practice.
• Lead the progression of complex cases, ensuring timely intervention, resolution, and appropriate closure or transfer.
• Interpret and integrate complex clinical information from multiple sources to develop clear, effective treatment plans.
• Represent Adoption West professionally in multi-agency settings and with families.
• Support the integration of user participation, outcome measures, and evidence-based approaches aligned with service improvement goals.
• Contribute to the development of staff knowledge and skills across Adoption West.
• Design and facilitate parenting programmes, training seminars, and structured support groups.
• Provide specialist advice to help professionals better understand the diverse experiences of adopted children and young people.

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children and families affected by trauma
• Strong understanding of adoption and permanency issues
• Excellent communication, consultation, and collaborative working skills
• Commitment to innovation, service development, and positive outcomes

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare chance to shape therapeutic practice within a Regional Adoption Agency and contribute to meaningful change for children and families. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to continuous learning and improvement.

As well as being part of the Adoption West team, appropriate clinical supervision will be provided.

Additional Information:

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.
• Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact:

Alison Lewis, Service Director – alison.lewis@adoptionwest.co.uk

Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values:

All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour PrinciplesandValues during the interviewing process.