Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional mental health support within a hospital setting, ensuring individuals in distress receive the highest quality of care. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about mental health and have the qualifications to match, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an outstanding organization that values its workforce and promotes equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology required.
• Experience in clinical settings and HCPC registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessments and brief interventions for individuals in distress.
• Support patients with mental and physical health conditions.

Skills

Assessment & Formulation Skills

Psychometric Testing

Supervising & Teaching Others

Reflective Practice

Flexibility in Psychological Models

Education

Doctorate or Equivalent in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

BPS Approved Qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Band 8a

Main area Adult Mental Health - Liaison Psychiatry

Grade: Band 8a

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible work patterns available. Part-time applications will be considered)

Job Ref: 380-WK0237

Site: Thanet Mental Health Unit, Margate, Kent

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: 16/02/2025 23:59

The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good.

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offers a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce across the Trust.

Job Overview

Do you have a passion for providing exceptional care and are looking for an exciting and challenging role?

The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service.

Main Duties of the Job

You would be responsible for offering high-quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

You will have a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology, with experience in a range of clinical settings, able to support people in acute distress and will hold HCPC registration.

Quick Apply

Please send a CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail] quoting the job title and reference number.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Equivalent, BPS, HCPC
• Specialist training

Experience

• Years of Experience
• Hours of supervised practice
• Relevant AMH/acute/urgent care/health psychology experience
• Good assessment & formulation skills, psychometric testing
• Supervising & teaching others, Reflective practice
• Range of psychological models & able to flexibly adapt to needs/setting
• Previous A&E Liaison or long-term conditions experience

KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision.

KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves.

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.