Principal Inpatient Psychologist — Trauma-Informed Lead

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Principle Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team. This role requires expertise in working with crisis presentations and leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering trauma-informed care. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working conditions and be part of an innovating organization prioritizing staff well-being and development. Key responsibilities include clinical leadership, assessment, intervention, and team motivation.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities and opportunities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Opportunity for flexible working requests

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary care health settings is essential.
• Capability for crisis presentations understanding is necessary.
• Prior experience within a multidisciplinary team is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and direction for psychological services.
• Work within the Inpatient and Urgent Care Unit to deliver trauma informed services.
• Supervise staff and motivate team members in psychological services.

Skills

Excellent assessment and formulation skills

Ability to work with Service Users in crisis

Good supervisory skills

Capacity for professional recommendations and risk informed decisions

Interest in multifunctional team (MDT) working

Education

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Eligibility for registration with a professional body (BPS)

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Principle Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team. This role requires expertise in working with crisis presentations and leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering trauma-informed care. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working conditions and be part of an innovating organization prioritizing staff well-being and development. Key responsibilities include clinical leadership, assessment, intervention, and team motivation.