Psychologist / Senior Psychologist

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust as a Psychologist/Senior Clinical Psychologist, providing vital interventions for complex psychosis in a supportive team. This role offers growth opportunities as part of a diverse and passionate community dedicated to excellent care.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering assessments and bespoke interventions for severe mental health issues.
• Supervision of practitioners and facilitating reflective practice is essential.
• Knowledge of co-morbid conditions like ASD and substance misuse valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessments and interventions for individuals with complex psychosis.
• Support MDT colleagues and supervise practitioners in reflective practice.
• Join the senior leadership in enhancing Community Rehabilitation services.

Skills

Psychological interventions

Experience with complex psychosis

Reflection practice facilitation

Teaching psychological approaches

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Psychologist / Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established Rehabilitation Service. It is a fantastic time to join the senior leadership team as we launch an enhanced Community Rehabilitation service in North Kent.

You will have experience in interventions for complex psychosis, support MDT colleagues with risk management, and have training in psychological interventions. If you have a passion for providing exceptional psychosis services and are seeking an exciting and challenging role, we welcome your talents and skills.

We are happy to receive applications from recently qualified Trainee Clinical Psychologists for a Band 7/8a preceptorship role. The successful candidate may start on Band 7 with a development plan to progress to Band 8a. Please refer to the Band 7 & 8a job description and person specification.

The role requires experience in psychological interventions for complex psychosis, supervision of practitioners, facilitating reflective practice, and teaching psychological approaches in multidisciplinary teams. Clinically, experience in delivering high-quality assessments and bespoke interventions for individuals in distress related to severe mental health issues, especially psychosis with co-morbid conditions such as ASD, substance misuse, or physical health issues, is essential.

You will have opportunities to develop your practice while supporting the team in providing high-quality services and working with partners to deliver effective care.

The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business purposes unless exempt due to a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Join us in the Garden of England, where we combine professional development opportunities with a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, with 3,283 staff across 66 locations covering 1,450 square miles.

You will join a diverse, passionate team committed to excellent care for our service users and their loved ones. Our work environment values kindness and compassion, recognizing everyone’s vital role in service delivery.

At KMPT, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from under-represented communities, especially for senior roles like this.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Elizabeth Davison, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Justine Barry, Service Manager, Tel: [phone]