Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Adult Acute Band: 8a Location: Chertsey, Surrey Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join an Adult Acute Mental Health service. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a senior clinical role within a multidisciplinary team, providing psychological support to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. The role offers access to specialist training and development opportunities. What will your responsibilities be? As a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for service users in acute mental health settings. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex cases and will offer consultation and support to multi-disciplinary colleagues. This includes structured assessments, individual therapy, group facilitation, team formulation, indirect interventions, supervision, mentoring, and teaching and training. You will also have the opportunity to access specialist training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Psychosis, Family Interventions, CBT for Personality Disorders, and Structured Clinical Management (SCM). The role further involves contributing to care planning, risk assessment, service development, audit, and research activities to enhance clinical outcomes and service quality. Benefits: Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements Access to high-quality CPD and specialist training Supportive team environment with clinical supervision £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme Electronic timesheet processing via iPoint Opportunities in both NHS and private sectors Qualifications and Experiences: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) HCPC registration – essential Significant post-qualification experience in adult mental health – essential Experience in acute inpatient or crisis services – desirable Strong clinical formulation and therapeutic skills Experience in supervising junior staff and contributing to service development Apply Now! If you are a Clinical Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career within adult acute mental health, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below to apply. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. Our expert recruitment consultants understand your specialty and are committed to finding you the best opportunities. With preferred supplier status across many NHS Trusts, we offer exclusive roles you won’t find elsewhere. We prioritise your career goals and support you every step of the way. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We will provide appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.