CBT Psychotherapist/Psychologist | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an enthusiastic CBT Therapist/Psychologist to join their dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This role involves providing mental health advice and support, focusing on individuals in distress due to mental and physical health conditions. Candidates should have a specialist postgraduate CBT qualification or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling psychology, along with experience supporting individuals in distress. This position offers flexible work patterns and support for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with BABCP or HCPC.
• Experience in various clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessments and interventions.
• Support the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Specialist postgraduate CBT qualification

Ability to support people in acute distress

Education

Doctorate-level BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology

Job description

Do you have a passion for providing exceptional care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed CBT Therapist/ Psychologist to join our well established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the clinical team within the Liaison service.

It is fantastic time to join the Liaison Psychiatry service as we are developing our services to CORE24!

Flexible work patterns are available. Part time applications will be considered.

The Service – Liaison Psychiatry

The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward. The liaison team can then offer advice, support or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that an individual’s physical and mental health are considered holistically, it is possible for the whole healthcare team to ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.

KMPT | Our Services - Liaison Psychiatry

At KMPT, we are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

**Previous applicants need not apply**



This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for development of clinics, consultation, and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.

You will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.

You will have access to regular supervision and team support to develop your own practice in Liaison, whilst supporting the MDT in providing a quick access and effective service.

CBT Psychotherapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Essential Qualifications and Experience

You will have a specialist post graduate CBT qualification with BABCP registration or a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology with HCPC registration. Experience in a range of clinical settings with the ability to support people in acute distress is required.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Meena McGill, 07535654988, [e-mail].



Why KMPT?

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Our strategy
Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

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This advert closes on Thursday 31 Jul 2025