Senior Psychologist | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kent is seeking a committed Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to enhance their Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This role involves high-quality assessments and interventions focused on individuals experiencing mental and physical distress. Candidates should hold a doctorate-level qualification and be able to provide supervision and support to team members. Competitive remuneration is available, including a High-Cost Area allowance. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

High-Cost Area allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology.
• Experience in a range of clinical settings.
• HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Offer high quality assessment and brief interventions.
• Support, supervise and teach within the team.
• Contribute to reflective practice and service development.

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 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. Flexible work patterns are available and part-time applications will be considered.

The Service – Liaison Psychiatry

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. 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, the whole healthcare team can ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.

KMPT | Our Services - Liaison Psychiatry

Key details

• Previous applicants need not apply
• Role: Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in the Liaison Service
• Responsibilities include high quality assessment and brief interventions with a focus on people in distress related to mental and physical health conditions
• Opportunities for consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and teaching within the multi-disciplinary and hospital team
• Support for developing your own practice while helping the team deliver flexible, high-quality services that provide quick, effective access

Responsibilities

You will 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. You will have scope to support, supervise and teach within the team, and contribute to reflective practice and service development.

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, be able to support people in acute distress and hold HCPC registration.

About KMPT and the Role Context

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. We care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community each year. We employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, serving diverse communities. Our staff are diverse, welcoming, and committed to excellent care.

Our Approach and Benefits

We encourage diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, with active encouragement for under-represented communities for senior roles. We emphasise professional development opportunities and a high quality of life in the Garden of England.

Cost of Living and Allowances

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance (London Weighting) applies to this post. As the post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional monthly payment of 5% of basic salary (minimum £1,303 per year; maximum £2,198 per year). The annual amount is divided into 12 monthly payments (2025 figures).

Practicalities

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

Application and Closing Date

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.

Diversity and Inclusion

At KMPT, we are serious about diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented communities for senior roles.