Clinical Psychologist

West Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization is looking for Clinical Psychologists to join their Consultation Assessment & Treatment Service. The role involves providing psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and their families. Ideal candidates will have a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and experience with evidence-based practices. The council offers a supportive environment and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance

Range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in evidence-based psychological assessments.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices.
• Able to consult and deliver training effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate reflective practice and deliver training.
• Participate in service development.

Skills

Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Experience with children and families

Expertise in psychological assessment

Effective communication and consultation skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

The Opportunity

Salary: NJC Grade 12 - £46,731 to £49,764 per annum (for the part-time position, this equates to £28,038 to £29,858 per annum pro rata)

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 1 x Full time - 37 hours per week, 1 x 0.6 Part time - 22.2 hours per week. The part-time role offers flexible days, excluding Wednesdays which is team meeting day.
Location: Based at County Hall North, Horsham, with countywide coverage required

Following the transfer of our specialist psychological services into West Sussex County Council, we are at an exciting stage and seek to recruit two permanent Clinical Psychologists to the Consultation Assessment & Treatment Service (CATS) within the Community Psychological Service.

CATS is a Psychology-led service embedded within West Sussex Children's Social Care. It provides psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families/carers concerning concerns about harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). This is an exciting time as we expand our services within Children's Social Care, including areas related to HSB and broader psychological support. The service also offers consultation, training, and reflective practice groups.

Ideal candidates will have experience in evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions with children and families, along with an understanding of trauma-informed and relational practices.

The role involves consultation with social care and other colleagues, facilitating reflective practice, delivering training, and participating in service development.

Applicants will receive a comprehensive induction, shadowing opportunities, and specialist training, including external training in the AIM 3 assessment model.

Regular clinical supervision from a Senior Clinical Psychologist, co-working, team case discussions, and placements for trainees are part of the support structure. The team maintains close links with the University of Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme.

Travel around the county is required; having a driving license is highly desirable as pool cars and bikes are available.

About you

Key skills and experience include:

• Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children, young people, and families, with knowledge of the service population or similar.
• Expertise in psychological assessment and therapy for complex needs, including mistrustful clients.
• Effective communication, consultation skills, and training delivery experience.

Details on key skills, qualifications, and experience are available in the attached Job Description.

About us

We seek candidates with similar key skills and experience as above, as detailed in the Job Description.

Rewards and Benefits

We value our employees and offer a supportive environment, work-life balance, and a range of benefits. Full details are on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number is CAFHE05861.

For informal inquiries, contact Dr. Lucy Harris, Principal Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for CATS. For application issues, contact our recruitment team.

To apply, upload your CV and Cover Letter (max 1500 words), outlining your motivation and relevant skills and experience, ensuring employment gaps are explained. Save the attached job description from the main advert for reference, as it may not be available after the closing date.

This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities, veterans, or care leavers. More info is on our application help page.