CBT Therapist/Psychologist/Senior Psychologist

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ashford is seeking a committed Psychological Therapist to join their Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. The role focuses on high-quality assessments and brief interventions for individuals facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate holds a specialized CBT qualification or a doctorate in psychology and is passionate about diversity and inclusion. Flexible work patterns are available, emphasizing professional development and high-quality care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Contribution to community health

Qualifications

• Registered with BABCP or HCPC.
• Experience in diverse clinical settings.
• Full, valid UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Offer high-quality assessments and brief interventions.
• Provide consultation and supervision of practitioners.
• Facilitate reflective practice and teaching within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

CBT Therapy

Mental health assessment

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Consultation and supervision

Education

Postgraduate specialist CBT qualification

Doctorate-level Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification

Job description

Are you a registered CBT Therapist or Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Psychological Therapist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service, to cover maternity leave for a fixed term. This is a key role within the senior clinical team within the Liaison service.

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

We would be happy to receive applications from recently qualified Trainee CBT therapists or Clinical Psychologists to recruit into a Band 7 role. Please read the relevant Band 7 or 8a job description and person specification, depending on your qualifications and work experience.

Flexible work patterns are available.

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

As a CBT therapist or Clinical Psychologist in our Liaison Service, you will be responsible for offering high-quality assessments and brief interventions, focusing on individuals in distress related to mental and physical health conditions.

This role offers variety and opportunities for consultation, supervision of practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice, and teaching staff within the multidisciplinary hospital team.

You will have ample scope and support to develop your practice while helping the team provide flexible, high-quality services that ensure quick, effective access and meet patient, carer, and public expectations.

The Service - Liaison Psychiatry

The Liaison psychiatry service provides mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. Hospital staff can refer anyone over 18 attending A&E or admitted on a medical or surgical ward. The team offers advice, support, or full mental and psychological health assessments as appropriate. This holistic approach ensures effective care by considering both physical and mental health collaboratively.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities.

You will need a postgraduate specialist CBT qualification with BABCP registration or a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS-approved qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with HCPC registration. Experience in diverse clinical settings supporting individuals in acute distress is essential.

The post requires a full, valid UK driving license and access to a car/vehicle for work purposes, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Working for our organisation

Join us in the Garden of England, where we offer excellent professional development opportunities and a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, and specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated 'Good' overall by the CQC.

Annually, we care for over 2,000 hospital inpatients and 54,000 community-based individuals. Our diverse team of over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities is dedicated to providing excellent care to our service users and their families.

Everyone, from cleaners and porters to senior management, plays a vital role in delivering exemplary services, fostering kindness and compassion as standard.

Our strategy

Our mission: to deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision: to provide outstanding care and work in partnership to ensure this for every service user, every time.

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