South West England
Psychology jobs in Bristol.
Clinical, counselling and forensic psychologists are in demand across mental health, neuropsychology, learning disability and secure services. Actionus works with HCPC registered practitioner psychologists on locum, contract and permanent assignments in NHS, local authority and independent settings.
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Hiring in Bristol
What the Bristol market looks like.
Bristol anchors healthcare provision for much of the South West, with two large acute trusts plus significant community and mental health provision. Because the wider region is more rural, assignments in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are often filled from the Bristol and Bath travel area.
Major employers in South West England
- —University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- —North Bristol NHS Trust
- —Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
- —Sirona care & health
Also covering
Bath · Weston-super-Mare · Gloucester · Taunton · Swindon · Newport
Typical settings
- Community mental health teams
- Neuropsychology services
- Learning disability services
- Secure and forensic units
Common specialities
- Clinical psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Forensic
- Children and young people
- Learning disabilities
- Older adults
Other roles in Bristol
- Social CareHead of service
Head of Therapeutic Services
This Head of Therapeutic Services role in South West England offers a permanent 30 hour per week contract with hybrid working options. You will provide strategic leadership for an established charity delivering specialist support to children and families affected by trauma. The position involves overseeing service quality, safeguarding and multidisciplinary team management to drive organisational growth.
Bristol£50,000 to £65,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareBiomedical Science
Band 6 Biomedical Scientist
Band 6 Biomedical Scientist position available for an immediate start on a Locum basis. This specialist role focuses on the precise analysis of diagnostic samples within a busy department, ensuring all clinical results meet stringent quality benchmarks. You will join a dedicated team committed to providing excellence in pathology services through the use of advanced laboratory technologies.
Weston-super-MareLocumVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Psychology work in Bristol, answered.
- What psychology jobs are available in Bristol?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent psychology roles across Bristol and the wider South West England area, including community mental health teams, neuropsychology services, learning disability services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire psychologists in Bristol?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Bristol include University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Sirona care & health, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
- What registration do I need to work as a psychology professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Bristol?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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