Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/Psychotherapist

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity in the Older Peoples’ Psychological Service at a leading NHS Trust. The role focuses on providing psychological care for older adults, requiring skills in mental health and dementia. Join a diverse team committed to outstanding care and professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

High quality of life

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Providing multidisciplinary psychological interventions for older people with complex mental health issues.
• Experience in neuropsychological assessment for dementia is essential.
• Line management and clinical supervision of staff.

Skills

Understanding of mental health needs

Therapeutic skills

Job description

Job Opportunity: Older Peoples’ Psychological Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Peoples’ Psychological Service, alongside the Community Mental Health teams, in the West Kent Directorate.

Who We Are Looking For

This role is suitable for someone with a genuine interest in working therapeutically with a diverse and rewarding client group. Essential skills include an understanding of the needs of people with mental health difficulties and dementia, as well as the ability to work with individuals experiencing cognitive difficulties.

Requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Our Commitment to Diversity

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

Role Details

You will work within the Older Peoples Psychological Services, collaborating with the Community Mental Health Team based in South West Kent (Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks). The focus will be on enhancing psychological care for older adults and supporting the Memory Assessment Service.

Responsibilities

1. Providing multidisciplinary psychological interventions for older people with complex mental health issues and dementia.
2. Experience in neuropsychological assessment for dementia is essential.
3. Line management and clinical supervision of staff, including qualified and junior psychologists and multidisciplinary team members.
4. Consultation with carers, families, and teams.
5. Participation in staff development and group work.
6. Conducting service evaluations and audits to improve psychological services.
7. Travel to different work locations as required.

Join Us

Come and work in the beautiful Garden of England, where we offer excellent professional development opportunities and a high quality of life.

About KMPT

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, rated 'Good' by the CQC. We care for over 2,000 people in hospitals and 54,000 in the community annually, employing over 3,800 staff from diverse backgrounds.

Our Values

We are committed to providing outstanding care through our dedicated staff, fostering kindness and compassion at all levels.

Our Strategy and Vision

Our mission is to deliver brilliant care by brilliant people. Our vision is to provide outstanding, accessible care tailored to each individual, in partnership with our communities.

Contact and Further Information

For more details or an informal visit, contact Dr. Alex Court, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at [e-mail] or call 01622 726899. You can also watch our recruitment video here.