Clinical Psychologist | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a part-time clinical psychologist to join their bariatric surgery service at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience and possess excellent communication skills. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and NHS Pension membership. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension membership

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience as a qualified clinical psychologist.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary bariatric surgery service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused care within a bariatric surgery service.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and compassionate care.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of health psychology models

Ability to work autonomously

Education

HCPC registration

Relevant psychology qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICs.

Part‑time HCPC registered band clinical psychologist (up to band 8a dependent on experience) required for a bariatric (weight loss) surgery service based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

Additional sessions in critical care may be available.

Newly qualified psychologists who have already completed training will be considered for a preceptorship role.

Informal enquiries welcome.

Experience & Qualifications

Clinical psychologist working within a specialist, multi‑disciplinary bariatric (weight loss) surgery service, based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Kent.

At least two years relevant experience of working as qualified clinical psychologist in physical health preferred. Understanding of health psychology models of behavioural change and emotional eating highly desirable.

Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, compassionate and patient‑focused care. Ability to work autonomously, with regular clinical supervision provided.

About the Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Flexible Working

Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Benefits

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more; additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Application Details

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.