Band 8b Psychologist – Greater London

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider is seeking a Band 8b Psychologist for a locum role in London. The position involves providing support to the mental health team, clinical supervision, and delivering psychological interventions for complex cases. Ideal candidates will have full HCPC registration and proven experience in Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychology. This role offers competitive remuneration and valuable training opportunities.

Benefits

First-class support from experienced consultants

CPD training events access

Electronic timesheet processing app access

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Differences in payment methods available

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients.
• Experience working with psychological Trauma.

Responsibilities

• Support the integrated mental health team with training and clinical supervision.
• Undertake assessments and deliver psychological interventions.
• Contribute to service evaluation and research.

Skills

Communication skills

Team Player

Education

Full HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Band 8b Psychologist
Band: 8b
Location: London, Greater London
Working Hours:37.5

An exciting new opportunity has been made available for a Band 8b Psychologist to join our esteemed client’s dynamic team in London, Greater London. 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?

The role focuses on offering support to the integrated mental health team in the form of training, reflective practice/ clinical supervision, case consultations & clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists in line with skillset and experience and under the guidance and support of the Lead Psychological therapist on site. The role also includes core duties within the mental health team such as undertaking assessments, supporting complex multi-disciplinary formulations and delivering psychological interventions for cases of great complexity. To support the current psychological therapies plan and assist the integrated mental health team in the overall development of the availability of evidence-based therapies. The role involves delivering teaching and training to healthcare staff and prison staff as required. This role requires you to contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

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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