Clinical Psychologist

NHS Professionals; Grove Park; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)

First choice of shifts at the Trust

NHSP academy and training

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to work in the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS team in Lewisham. This temporary placement offers a chance to apply high-level psychology expertise within a reputable NHS setting.

You will conduct assessments, deliver interventions, manage risk, and support carers, in a 37.5 hour week (Mon-Fri) at a rate of £28.87 per hour. Flexible bank placement options are available.

Qualifications

• Must possess a recognised professional qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
• Must be registered with a professional body applicable to the discipline (e.g. HCPC/UKCP/ACP/BABCP).
• Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders and CAMHS with specialist assessment and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients (including those with psychosis, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, personality disorders).
• Provide culturally appropriate psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions with carers or families when required.
• Assess and monitor risk and develop risk management plans.
• Promote psychological support for carers of referred clients.

Education

Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Band 7 Clinical Psychologist

Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Neurodevelopmental Team - Lewisham CAMHS

Pay Rates: £28.87 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours - Mon-Fri - 09:00-17:00

Why might this job interest you?

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist looking to bring your skills to a team that truly values your expertise and passion for mental health care? This is your chance to make a real impact as part of a highly regarded and welcoming team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust—on a temporary placement with purpose.

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, they provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK and aim to be a leader in improving health and wellbeing - locally, nationally and globally.

If you're driven to make a difference and excited to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where your voice matters—we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• You will provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients (individuals, couples, families and social networks where the identified client has complex mental health needs) including assessing/working with psychosis, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, personality disorders, offending behaviour.
• You will provide culturally appropriate psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.
• You will assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
• To promote psychological support for carers (or families as appropriate) of referred clients.

What you'll need—and be able to provide evidence for:

• You must possess a recognised professional qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology, along with a relevant degree or equivalent level of experience.
• You must be registered with a professional body as appropriate to discipline e.g.
• HCPC/UKCP/ACP/BABCP
• You must possess qualified experience working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders providing specialist assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• You must have demonstrable experience working in CAMHS with children, young people, and families providing specialist assessment and evidence-based interventions.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle - being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.