Deputy Head of Clinical Health Psychology

Deputy Head of Clinical Health Psychology

We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinical/counselling psychologist to join the Clinical Health Psychology service as the Deputy Head of CHP. This is a newly established, permanent position within a team of over 20 psychologists specializing in physical health psychology, including areas such as Bariatric Surgery, Burns, HIV & Sexual Health, Intensive Care, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Inpatient Neurorehabilitation, Pain, and Staff Psychology. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of CHP for K&C to realize the trust\’s strategic vision, enhancing psychological services in the acute sector.

The service values equity, diversity, and inclusion, striving to improve access and embed these principles at the core of our work. We offer various CPD opportunities and host trainees from regional doctoral programs. The post provides opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Main duties include:

1. Providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions across relevant specialties.
2. Offering advice and consultation on psychological care for service users.
3. Ensuring governance standards within psychological practice, supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
4. Creating a psychologically safe environment for diverse staff, service users, and carers.
5. Utilizing research skills for audits, policy development, and service enhancement.
6. Working autonomously within BPS and HCPC guidelines, and Trust policies.

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