Lead Clinical Psychologist - Older Adult Inpatient Care

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in mental health is seeking a full-time Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to lead the Older Adult Acute Psychological Therapies Services. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of psychological practice, team leadership, and clinical consultation. Candidates should possess a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, relevant experience working with older adults, and a valid UK driving license. Opportunities for professional development and training placements are available. Join a dedicated team contributing to mental health care across Kent and Medway.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological services to older adults.
• Must hold a full, valid UK driving license.
• Ability to lead and develop clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological practice across inpatient psychiatric wards.
• Ensure high quality and best practice in psychological services.
• Participate in the senior manager on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychological practice expertise

Interpersonal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in mental health is seeking a full-time Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to lead the Older Adult Acute Psychological Therapies Services. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of psychological practice, team leadership, and clinical consultation. Candidates should possess a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, relevant experience working with older adults, and a valid UK driving license. Opportunities for professional development and training placements are available. Join a dedicated team contributing to mental health care across Kent and Medway.