Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist within the Older Peoples' Psychological Service in East Kent. The role involves working with diverse clients, conducting neuropsychological assessments, and providing therapeutic interventions. Applicants should have a valid UK driving licence and experience in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in neuropsychological assessment for dementia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments related to dementia diagnosis.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and external agencies.

Skills

Understanding of mental health difficulties

Ability to work with dementia patients

Neuropsychological assessment skills

Job description

Go back Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 28 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Peoples' Psychological Service, alongside the Community Mental Health teams, in the East Kent Directorate. This post is suitable for someone interested in working therapeutically with this diverse and rewarding client group. Essential skills include understanding the needs of individuals with mental health difficulties and dementia, and the ability to work with those experiencing cognitive challenges.

We welcome applications from recently qualified Trainee Clinical Psychologists for a Band 7/8a preceptorship role. In this case, the starting point would be band 7, progressing upwards. Please review the band 7 & 8a job description and person specification.

The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for work purposes (unless disabled as per the Equality Act 2010).

At KMPT, we value diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from under-represented communities, especially for senior roles like this one.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the Older Peoples Psychological Services, working alongside Community Mental Health Teams in South Kent Coast (including Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, and Deal), focusing on Memory services and enhancing psychological care for Older People. The role involves multidisciplinary teamwork with community and inpatient colleagues to provide comprehensive care for older individuals with complex mental health issues and dementia. Experience in neuropsychological assessment for dementia is essential.

You will contribute to key priorities within the service, oversee line management and clinical supervision of qualified and junior staff, and provide consultation to carers, families, and teams. The role includes participating in multidisciplinary staff development and group work.

Responsibilities also include conducting service evaluations and audits across the East Kent Directorate to improve psychological interventions for older adults. Travel to other work locations may be required.

The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for work purposes (unless disabled as per the Equality Act 2010).

About us

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, with additional services in Sussex and Surrey. Our services are rated 'Good' by the CQC.

Annually, we care for over 2,000 hospital inpatients and 54,000 community-based individuals.

Our team comprises over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities, serving diverse communities across rural and urban areas.

We pride ourselves on a culture of kindness and compassion, recognizing everyone from cleaners to senior executives as vital to our service excellence.

Our Strategy

Our mission: To deliver excellent care through excellent people.

Our vision: To provide outstanding care in partnership, tailored to each individual, in the right place, every time.

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Job responsibilities

You will work within the Older Peoples Psychological Services, focusing mainly on South Kent Coast Memory services and enhancing psychological interventions for older adults. Your duties will include neuropsychological assessments related to dementia diagnosis, individual and group therapy, and collaboration with families, carers, and external agencies. Opportunities for service evaluation, audit, and professional development are available. You will be supported by high-quality supervision and encouraged to participate in CPD activities.

This role offers diverse clinical and organizational learning opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for detailed information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications

Experience

• Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge & Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Salary: £46,148 to £60,504 per year, depending on experience