Overview
Are you a registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care? We are looking for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the senior clinical team within the Liaison service. Flexible work patterns available. Part time applications will be considered.
The Service - Liaison Psychiatry
The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward. The liaison team can then offer advice, support or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that an individual\'s physical and mental health are considered holistically, it is possible for the whole healthcare team to ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.
KMPT | Our Services - Liaison Psychiatry
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties
As a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in our Liaison Service, you will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.
This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.
You will have plenty of scope and support to develop your own practice, whilst supporting the team in balancing the challenges of providing flexible high-quality services, in a way that delivers quick, effective access and meets the expectations of patients, carers and the public.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
You will have a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology, with experience in a range of clinical settings, be able to support people in acute distress and hold HCPC registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Doctorate or Equivalent, BPS, HCPC
* Specialist training
Experience Essential
* Years of Experience
* Hours of supervised practice
* Relevant AMH/ acute/urgent care/health psychology experience demonstrated
* Good assessment & formulation skills, psychometric testing
* Effective MDT working
* Supervising & teaching others, Reflective practice
* Range of psychological models & able to flexibly adapt to needs/setting
Desirable
* Previous A&E Liaison or long term conditions experience
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Disclosure checks will be required.
Details: Date posted 14 August 2025; Pay: Agenda for Change; Band 8a; Salary £55,690 to £62,682 per annum pro rata; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working; Reference: 380-NK098-J; Location: Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham ME7 5NY.
Employer: Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust. Website: https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk
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