Overview
Are you a registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the senior clinical team within the Liaison service. The service is developing to CORE24 and offers flexible work patterns; part-time applications will be considered.
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. 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 offer advice, support, or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that a person’s physical and mental health are considered holistically, the team delivers the most effective care in a collaborative way.
KMPT | Our Services - Liaison Psychiatry
Important note: Previous applicants need not apply.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality assessment and brief interventions with a focus on people in distress related to mental and physical health conditions.
* Offer consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice, and teaching to staff in the multidisciplinary and hospital team.
* Develop personal practice while supporting the team in balancing flexible high-quality services that deliver quick, effective access and meet patient, carer and public expectations.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Doctorate-level or equivalent BPS-approved qualification in Clinical/Psychology (Clinical or Counselling).
* Experience in a range of clinical settings and the ability to support people in acute distress.
* HCPC registration.
About KMPT
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. We employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities and serve a diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard, and everyone from cleaners to the chief executive is recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
How to apply / Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Meena McGill
Job title: Lead for Psychological Practice
Email: meenamcgill@nhs.net
Telephone: 07535654988
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