Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a psychological therapist with a passion for work in health psychology to join our Diabetes and Long-Term Neurological Conditions Services within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT). Whether you are experienced or simply keen to work in health psychology - get in touch.
You will be providing tailored psychological interventions to people with diabetes, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease and offering support to their wider MDT teams to promote psychological practice in these physical health specialties.
You will be joining the Clinical Health Psychology team at an exciting time of innovation and growth in the wider NHS as physical health services look to further integrate psychological principles and practices into their care pathways. The Long-Term Neurological Conditions and Diabetes Psychology Services are excellent examples of integration of mental and physical healthcare via the provision of tailored psychological care delivered both directly to individuals and indirectly via support of other health professionals in the MDT and wider systems.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver evidence based psychological interventions, psychoeducation groups and provide psychological consultations to the neurology nurses at the Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne DGH (EDGH), working in close collaboration with the Senior Practitioner Psychologist.
Within the EDGH Diabetes MDT, you will deliver evidence based psychological interventions for patients and work closely with the CNSs and MDT.
Psychological approaches include CBT, ACT, and CFT and reflect the wide-ranging issues typically targeted including anxiety, low mood, adjustment and symptom management.
You will attend MDT meetings with Diabetes and Neurology and offer consultation and support to other health professionals.
You will be part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology Team, which provides access to supervision groups (e.g. CBT) and CPD opportunities.
The role provides excellent opportunities for someone who is seeking autonomous working, service development, delivering psychological therapy in the context of physical health, and MDT working. Clinical supervision and service oversight is provided by Practitioner Psychologists within each team.
About us
SPFT provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in Sussex:
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
354-PC-20716
Job locations
Battle Health Centre
Telham House., 13 Station Approach
Battle
TN33 0BF
Job description
Job responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
You will:
Have recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy (see appropriate Appendix for Person Specification)
Be professionally registered as a psychological therapist
Have substantial post-qualification/accreditation experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment), as specified in the same Appendix, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
Have a high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
It would also be advantageous if you have:
Significant experience of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager. It is expected however that this role will primarily be based at Battle Health Centre.
MAIN DUTIES
To provide a high-quality specialist psychological therapy service to people with diabetes, multiple sclerosis or Parkinsons disease in line with best and evidence-based practice
To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service operational policy
To use analytical and judgment skills and be responsible for taking clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues
To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and to practice within the context of evidence based approaches and the overall therapeutic approach/ philosophy of the service.
To deliver high quality psychological therapy, working with psychological difficulties that are likely to be amenable to good outcomes using the therapy being delivered
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Dr Ian Cuthbert, Senior Clinical Psychologist in Long Term Neurological Conditions:
Dr Susan Hennessey, Clinical Lead for Clinical Health Psychology:
Job description
Job responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
You will:
Have recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy (see appropriate Appendix for Person Specification)
Be professionally registered as a psychological therapist
Have substantial post-qualification/accreditation experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment), as specified in the same Appendix, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
Have a high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
It would also be advantageous if you have:
Significant experience of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager. It is expected however that this role will primarily be based at Battle Health Centre.
MAIN DUTIES
To provide a high-quality specialist psychological therapy service to people with diabetes, multiple sclerosis or Parkinsons disease in line with best and evidence-based practice
To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service operational policy
To use analytical and judgment skills and be responsible for taking clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues
To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and to practice within the context of evidence based approaches and the overall therapeutic approach/ philosophy of the service.
To deliver high quality psychological therapy, working with psychological difficulties that are likely to be amenable to good outcomes using the therapy being delivered
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Dr Ian Cuthbert, Senior Clinical Psychologist in Long Term Neurological Conditions:
Dr Susan Hennessey, Clinical Lead for Clinical Health Psychology:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices
* Professionally registered as specified in the same Appendix
Desirable
* Additional pre- and/or post-qualification training as specified in the same Appendix
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-qualification/accreditation experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment), as specified in the same Appendix, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
* A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
* Experience of offering teaching, training and supervision within a demanding organisational context
* A clear and theoretically informed approach to supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices
* Professionally registered as specified in the same Appendix
Desirable
* Additional pre- and/or post-qualification training as specified in the same Appendix
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-qualification/accreditation experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment), as specified in the same Appendix, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
* A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
* Experience of offering teaching, training and supervision within a demanding organisational context
* A clear and theoretically informed approach to supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Battle Health Centre
Telham House., 13 Station Approach
Battle
TN33 0BF
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Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Battle Health Centre
Telham House., 13 Station Approach
Battle
TN33 0BF
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