Practitioner Psychologist/ Senior Practitioner Psychologist

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced psychological practitioner to join their multi-disciplinary team and enhance a crisis/home treatment service for children and young people. The role involves working clinically with families, providing intensive psychological care and support during times of crisis. Candidates should be registered with HCPC and have a strong understanding of risk management and teamwork. This full-time position offers flexible working patterns and professional development opportunities including a preceptorship leading to Band 8A.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Preceptorship opportunity with progression

Access to CPD and training

Regular supervision

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a psychologist.
• Experience in risk management and working in a fast-paced, varied role.
• Strong communication skills to support professional decision-making in complex situations.
• Adaptable, organised, and a team player in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience working with families in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Work clinically with young people and families providing intense psychological care.
• Deliver assessment, consultation and interventions as needed.
• Assess and support the young person and their family to enhance outcomes.
• Contribute to development of a seven-day crisis/home treatment service.
• Receive supervision from the CAMHS acute consultant psychologist.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Risk management experience

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Adaptability

Compassion

Experience working with families in crisis

Organizational skills

Education

Registered with the HCPC as a psychologist

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and creative psychological practitioner to add to our team of skilled multi‑disciplinary colleagues to continue developing an enhanced crisis / home treatment seven‑day a week service, as an alternative to inpatient admission for children and young people experiencing acute mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Work clinically with young people and families who are at the point of crisis, providing intensive psychological care at home or in hospital settings.
• Deliver assessment, consultation and evidence‑based interventions as part of the Sussex CAMHS COAST.
• Use clinical experience to assess and support the young person alongside their parent/carer to enhance outcomes and quality of life.
• Receive supervision from the CAMHS acute consultant psychologist and network with psychological professionals across Sussex.
• Contribute to the development of a seven‑day a‑week crisis/home treatment service and expand the integrated range of services for children and young people in Sussex.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a psychologist.
• Experience in risk management and working in a fast‑paced, varied role.
• Strong communication skills to support professional decision‑making in complex situations.
• Adaptable, organised, compassionate, and a team player able to work in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Experience working with families in crisis and a particular affinity for supporting young people.
• Desire to progress from a preceptorship Band 7 to Band 8A.

Benefits

• Full‑time, Sussex‑wide posting with flexible working patterns and job‑sharing opportunities.
• Preceptorship opportunity with progression to Band 8A.
• Regular professional and clinical supervision.
• Access to CPD, training, and leadership programmes within the Psychological Professions Practice Networks.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, diversity and human rights.
• Supportive culture that respects work‑life balance and offers flexible start/finish times.

Commitment to Safeguarding

SPFT takes safeguarding seriously and expects all staff to complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.