Band 8a Psychologist – Sussex

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Band 8a Psychologist for a locum role in Lewes, Sussex. The successful candidate will contribute to the mental health team and enhance psychological therapies services. This position offers competitive compensation and significant opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

First class support from experienced consultants

Access to electronic timesheet processing app

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Access to high-quality CPD training

Different payment methods available (PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, LTD)

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients and psychological trauma.
• Excellent communication skills and team player.

Responsibilities

• Integral part of clinical leadership team developing psychological therapies service.
• Support compassionate therapy sessions following trauma informed practices.
• Collaborate with experienced team members, including support workers and assistant psychologists.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Full HCPC registration

Proven post-qualification experience in psychology

Job description

Job Title: Band 8a Psychologist
Band: 8a
Location: Lewes, Sussex
Working Hours:37.5

An exciting new opportunity has been made available for a Band 8a Psychologist to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic team in Lewes, Sussex. This role is for a Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist or a Counselling Psychologist. 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?

Within this role you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service. You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of support workers, occupational therapist, and 2 Assistant Psychologists. The mental health team on site a psychologically minded and have brought in many new practices including the use of AI, and offer compassion focused therapy sessions, following trauma informed practice.

Benefits:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have 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 event
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Full HCPC registration
• Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychology
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
• Experience working with psychological Trauma
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player

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*.

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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.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment 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.

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