Senior Psychological Therapist / Senior Practitioner Psychologist – Acute & Urgent Care

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular peer supervision

Opportunities for service development

Funded CPD programmes

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Worthing is seeking a Senior Psychological Therapist to provide specialist psychological care in acute and urgent contexts. This senior clinical role involves assessments, interventions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will be HCPC-registered and have substantial experience, offering a supportive community and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist or accredited psychological therapist.
• Substantial post-qualification experience required.
• Ability to navigate complex presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Offer consultation and supervision to colleagues.
• Support service development and teach and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

HCPC registration

Clinical expertise

Strong MDT collaboration

Supervision skills

Compassionate care

Education

Post-qualification experience

Accreditation (e.g., BABCP)

Job description

Senior Psychological Therapist / Senior Practitioner Psychologist – Acute & Urgent Care

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced psychological therapist or practitioner psychologist to join our Acute and Urgent Care Services in Worthing. This is a senior clinical role spanning both our inpatient and community crisis services — providing evidence-based psychological input across the Working Age Adult Wards, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) and the Haven.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provided pay range

This range is provided by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Senior Psychological Therapist / Senior Practitioner Psychologist – Acute & Urgent Care

NHS AfC: Band 8a | Permanent | Swandean, Worthing

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 354-AC-21219

What you’ll do

You’ll provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for people experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Working within a skilled multi‑disciplinary team, you’ll help ensure psychologically informed, recovery-focused care across inpatient and crisis settings. The post also involves consultation, reflective practice and supervision to support the development of colleagues and the wider service.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist or accredited psychological therapist (e.g. BABCP-registered CBT Therapist, Art Therapist) with substantial post‑qualification experience. You’ll bring clinical expertise, professional confidence and the ability to navigate complex presentations. Strong MDT collaboration, supervision skills and a commitment to compassionate, person‑centred care are essential.

What we offer

You’ll join a supportive and well‑established community of psychological professionals within Sussex Partnership, with access to:

• Regular peer supervision and Trust‑wide psychology forums
• Opportunities for service development and teaching
• Funded CPD and lifelong learning programmes
• A diverse and inclusive working culture where your ideas are valued

Why Sussex?

Sussex offers an outstanding quality of life — from the South Downs National Park to the vibrant coastal towns of Worthing and Brighton. You’ll be based in a region known for its inclusive communities, excellent transport links and easy access to both countryside and coast. Sussex Partnership is rated Good overall and Outstanding for caring by the CQC, with a reputation for compassionate practice, innovation and strong professional networks.

If you’re ready to shape how psychological therapies support people in acute and urgent care, we’d love to hear from you.