Band 7/8a – Clinical Psychologist – Hatfield

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Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist for a locum position in Hatfield. The role includes providing specialist assessments and interventions for children and adolescents, particularly those with eating disorders, and involves supervision and service development. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance care quality for young patients and their families.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £300 for recommending qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), particularly with eating disorders.
• Passion for working with young people and their families in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents.
• Conduct research and audits to support recovery and service improvement.
• Support development of a high-quality psychology service.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Formulation

Intervention

Supervision

Service development

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Band: 7/8a
Location:Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Working Hours:37.5 hours per week
Rate:Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a dedicated Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist with experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and eating disorders to join our client in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This locum vacancy is available for an immediate start on a short-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents with eating disorders.
• Conduct clinical-related research, development, and audits to support recovery and service improvement.
• Offer supervision and line management to assistant, trainee, and specialist psychologists within the team.
• Support the development of a high-quality psychology service and contribute to multidisciplinary team working.
• Promote service user participation and family involvement in care planning and treatment.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to enhance treatment pathways.

Qualifications & Experience

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
• Experience working in CAMHS, particularly with eating disorders
• Strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention
• Experience in supervision and service development
• Passion for working with young people and their families in a multidisciplinary setting

How to Apply

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