Principal Counselling Psychologist: Lead in Crisis Pathway

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Westminster is looking for a Principal/Counselling Psychologist for their Psychiatric Liaison Service. This role involves delivering specialist psychological assessments, leading clinical work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to service development and quality improvement. Candidates should have strong research skills and experience in a clinical setting. The position is fixed-term for 12 months at 0.8 WTE, offering a unique opportunity to influence crisis pathways in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong research skills for audit and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological input to the Core 24 Psychiatric Liaison Service.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop care plans.
• Lead training and supervision for team members.

Job description

A healthcare provider in Westminster is looking for a Principal/Counselling Psychologist for their Psychiatric Liaison Service. This role involves delivering specialist psychological assessments, leading clinical work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to service development and quality improvement. Candidates should have strong research skills and experience in a clinical setting. The position is fixed-term for 12 months at 0.8 WTE, offering a unique opportunity to influence crisis pathways in mental health care.