Band 8a Clinical Psychologist – Prison Setting – Preston

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist for a locum position in Preston's Integrated Mental Health team. The role requires HCPC registration and offers flexible hours. Successful candidates will work on developing psychological therapies and supporting junior staff.

Benefits

Access to high-quality CPD training events

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

First-class support from experienced consultants

Electronic timesheet processing app

Different payment methods available

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Previous work experience in a relevant environment required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within an Integrated Mental Health team.
• Line manage an Assistant Psychologist.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title:Clinical Psychologist
Band:8a
Location:Preston, Lancashire
Working Hours:Flexible (2.5 days a week across Monday to Friday)

An exciting new opportunity has become available for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join our esteemed Integrated Mental Health team based in Preston. The role will be based at a Category B prison located in Lancashire, housing around 750 patients. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, as well as line managing an Assistant Psychologist and supporting them with the delivery of interventions.

Benefits:

• First-class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Access to iPoint, our electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Different payment methods available: PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, and LTD

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC registration
• Previous work experience in a relevant environment

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below.

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your speciality inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.