Acute Inpatient Psychologist — MDT Leadership

Sabp; Guildford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to work in Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Wards in Guildford. The post involves psychological assessment, treatment, and collaboration within MDTs, including work with a PICU.

Applicants may be considered for Band 8a or Band 7–8a development, including doctoral candidates. The role offers diverse experience with affective disorders, psychosis and personality disorders, employing DBT, CBT for

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist is required.
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is essential.
• Experience working with adults in acute mental health settings is desirable.
• Competence in CBT, DBT and family interventions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to inform care planning.
• Deliver individual and group psychological therapies.
• Provide consultation and formulation support to MDT colleagues.
• Assist with discharge planning and community collaboration.
• Offer supervision, teaching and training to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

MDT collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to work in Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Wards in Guildford. The post involves psychological assessment, treatment, and collaboration within MDTs, including work with a PICU.

Applicants may be considered for Band 8a or Band 7–8a development, including doctoral candidates. The role offers diverse experience with affective disorders, psychosis and personality disorders, employing DBT, CBT for