Clinical Psychologist

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Horsham is seeking Clinical Psychologists to provide support for children and families. The role involves delivering psychological assessments and interventions within a community service, along with professional training and consultation. Ideal candidates possess a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and experience in similar settings. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and relational approaches.
• Consultation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions.
• Consult with social care and colleagues.
• Participate in service development.

Skills

Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Experience with children and families

Clinical expertise in psychological assessment

Effective communication skills

Training delivery experience

Education

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

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, except Wednesday, 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 point and are recruiting 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 harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). This is an exciting time to join 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.

In this role, you will have experience in evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions with children and families, with an understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches.

The role involves consultation to social care and colleagues, facilitating reflective practice, training delivery, and participating in service development.

New staff will undergo a comprehensive induction, shadowing, co-working opportunities, and specialist training, including external training on the AIM 3 assessment model.

You will receive regular clinical supervision from a Senior Clinical Psychologist, along with opportunities for co-working and team case discussions. The team collaborates with the University of Surrey Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme, providing placements to trainees.

Travel around the county is required, including to less accessible areas. Pool cars and bikes are available; a driving license is highly desirable.

About you

Key skills and experience include:

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

Further details are available in the attached Job Description.

About us

We seek candidates with the above skills and experience, detailed in the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a supportive environment promoting work-life balance, with benefits outlined 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 us directly.

To apply, upload your CV and Cover Letter (max 1500 words), outlining your motivation and relevant skills and experience, including employment gaps. Ensure you save the job description from the main advert, as it may not be available after closure.

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

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities, veterans, or care leavers, detailed on our application help page.