Senior Psychologist

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Brompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brompton seeks an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Psychologist for the Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. The role involves high quality assessments and interventions for individuals in distress, with flexible work patterns available. Candidates should have a Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling psychology and experience in clinical settings. Join a diverse team committed to excellent care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a range of clinical settings.
• HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Offer high quality assessment and brief interventions.
• Engage in consultation and supervision of practitioners.
• Support the team in delivering flexible high-quality services.

Skills

High quality assessment and brief interventions

Consultation and supervision

Support for people in acute distress

Education

Doctorate-level BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology

Job description

Overview

Are you a registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the senior clinical team within the Liaison service. It is fantastic time to join the Liaison Psychiatry service as we are developing our services to CORE24! Flexible work patterns available. Part time applications will be considered. The Service - Liaison Psychiatry aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward. The liaison team can then offer advice, support or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that an individual\'s physical and mental health are considered holistically, it is possible for the whole healthcare team to ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.

KMPT | Our Services - Liaison Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Offer high quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.
• Engage in consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.
• Develop your own practice while supporting the team in delivering flexible high-quality services that provide quick, effective access and meet the expectations of patients, carers and the public.

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology, with experience in a range of clinical settings.
• Ability to support people in acute distress and HCPC registration.

Working for KMPT

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

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