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CAMHS Acute Senior Practitioner Psychologist
Band 8a | Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Chalkhill, Haywards Heath
Closing date: 13 July 2025, 23:59
Make a real difference – join Sussex Partnership NHS Trust
We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join our CAMHS Acute Care Service at Chalkhill – a unique opportunity to lead and shape a pioneering new service for children and young people facing acute mental health challenges.
At Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, we put people first – patients and staff alike. We specialise in providing outstanding mental health and learning disability services, and we’re proud to serve our local communities with compassion, accountability, and optimism.
* Supportive, inclusive culture that values your voice and ideas
* Lifelong learning opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships (GCSE to Master’s level)
* Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
* A Trust-wide commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based care
About the role
Are you an experienced CAMHS or Acute Adult Services psychologist looking to lead on the development of an innovative new pathway? This is an exciting opportunity to join a 7-day crisis and home treatment service designed to provide a safe, effective alternative to hospital admission for young people (aged 12–18) experiencing acute mental health difficulties.
You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering psychologically-informed care alongside a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, OTs, social workers, family therapists, and support staff.
Key responsibilities
* Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions
* Offer clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation within the team and wider network
* Help develop and evaluate service models, policies, and practices
* Lead on service audits, quality improvement projects, and research
* Supervise and mentor Assistant Psychologists, Trainees, and other staff
What we’re looking for
Essential qualifications and registration
* Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology (or equivalent pre-1996 training)
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Skills and experience
* Experience working with a wide variety of client groups and psychological presentations across the lifespan
* Expertise in assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions
* High-level knowledge of research methods, including data analysis and neuropsychological assessment
* Experience working within diverse, multicultural contexts
About Sussex Partnership
You’ll be part of an NHS Trust that is people-centred, passionate about innovation, and committed to making a positive impact. We believe in empowering our teams and continuously improving services for patients, carers, and families.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're excited by the opportunity to shape the future of CAMHS acute care in Sussex, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your skills, creativity, and compassion – and help us deliver the best care possible for young people and their families.
Apply by 13 July 2025 at 23:59
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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