Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Band 8a
Main area Adult Mental Health - Liaison Psychiatry
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible work patterns available. Part-time applications will be considered)
Job Ref: 380-WK0237
Site: Thanet Mental Health Unit, Margate, Kent
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 16/02/2025 23:59
The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good.
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offers a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce across the Trust.
Job Overview
Do you have a passion for providing exceptional care and are looking for an exciting and challenging role?
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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service.
Main Duties of the Job
You would 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.
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, able to support people in acute distress and will hold HCPC registration.
Quick Apply
Please send a CV and Cover Letter to kmpt.recruitmentteam@nhs.net quoting the job title and reference number.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Doctorate or Equivalent, BPS, HCPC
* Specialist training
Experience
* Years of Experience
* Hours of supervised practice
* Relevant AMH/acute/urgent care/health psychology experience
* Good assessment & formulation skills, psychometric testing
* Supervising & teaching others, Reflective practice
* Range of psychological models & able to flexibly adapt to needs/setting
* Previous A&E Liaison or long-term conditions experience
KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision.
KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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