Acute Inpatient Clinical Psychologist DBT Groups & Impact

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is hiring a psychologist/psychotherapist for the acute mental health service. The role focuses on psychological assessments, formulations, and individual treatments for inpatients, plus facilitating DBT-informed groups and patient support sessions.

The post involves multidisciplinary ward work, reflective practice with staff, and liaison with families and carers to support transitions. Registration with HCPC or UKCP is required.

Qualifications

• HCPC or UKCP registration is required.
• Specialist psychological assessment and treatment across inpatient settings.
• Experience with DBT-informed groups and systemic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and formulations for acute inpatient needs.
• Facilitate DBT-informed groups and structured patient support sessions.
• Provide psychological consultation to the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead reflective practice sessions and case discussions for ward staff.
• Contribute to service improvements and ward-based group processes.
• Support safe patient transitions with families and carers where appropriate.

Skills

Complex assessment

Inpatient care

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is hiring a psychologist/psychotherapist for the acute mental health service. The role focuses on psychological assessments, formulations, and individual treatments for inpatients, plus facilitating DBT-informed groups and patient support sessions.

The post involves multidisciplinary ward work, reflective practice with staff, and liaison with families and carers to support transitions. Registration with HCPC or UKCP is required.