Are you a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding NHS role? We have an exciting locum opportunity within the Diabetes Psychology Service at Croydon Health Services, offering great pay and flexibility! Key Details: Job Title: Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a) Location: Croydon (on-site) Duration: 6 months Schedule: Full-time or part-time hours available Start Date: ASAP End Date: 6 months (with possible extension) Rate of Pay: £33–£35ph Umbrella (DOE, capped rate) Contact: Nicole Jordan – / A Day in the Life of a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist: Join our Diabetes Psychology Service and provide highly specialist psychological input for people living with diabetes and/or challenges surrounding diabetes management. Your core responsibilities will include: Delivering specialist psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions (1:1 and group) Providing complex case formulations using psychological tests, self-report measures, structured interviews and observations Offering consultation and psychological guidance to the MDT Supporting individuals with adjustment to diagnosis, treatment adherence and coping with long-term conditions Contributing to service development, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives Requirements & Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Significant post-qualification experience within NHS services Knowledge and experience of working with patients with long-term health conditions (desirable) Excellent communication and clinical formulation skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of an MDT Working Hours & Contract Duration: This is a 6-month contract with flexible full-time or part-time hours available. The post is on-site in Croydon. This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Nicole Jordan today at or email to apply now. Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health? Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we offer a seamless and trusted recruitment experience. The benefits of working with us: ✔ Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly ✔ A network of like-minded mental health professionals ✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll ✔ Specialist mental health recruitment consultants who understand your field ✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities ✔ CV marketing & business development support ✔ Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD Know a Psychologist looking for locum work? Refer them today and earn £250 when they start! Click here to refer now: