Psychologist, East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway

Psychologist, East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway NHS AfC: Band 8b Main area: Psychologist Consultant, East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 354-AE-21073 Site: Amberstone Hospital Town: Amberstone Salary: £62,215 – £72,293 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59 Welcome from our Chief Executive Our organisation is expanding and we\’re looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. Job overview Principal Practitioner Psychologist Band 8b or Preceptorship 8a to 8b – East Sussex Rehabilitation Services. East Sussex mental health services have recently been awarded an uplift in the funding of services for people with psychosis. As part of this, we are thrilled to be able to recruit an 8b Principal Psychologist. This new post will provide clinical input and leadership for the psychological components of our community and inpatient rehabilitation services. Main duties of the job This exciting and rewarding opportunity is open to people seeking promotion from a lower banding or looking for a new challenge at principal level. We are looking for a clinician who has an interest in working with clients experiencing psychosis and who can demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing evidenced-based, trauma-informed, high-quality clinical approaches and interventions. Working for our organisation We are seeking an enthusiastic person who has experience of & interest in working with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems within a recovery-oriented & trauma-informed approach. You would be a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing assessment, case management and evidence-based interventions for psychosis. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our trust has an excellent reputation for offering a wide range of CPD, and the post holder will have the opportunity to develop special interests and expertise in line with service objectives. Person specification Qualifications Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC. Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC). Knowledge/Experience Significant assessed experience of working as a qualified psychologist. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients’ psychological care and treatment. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Name: Dr Patrick McGuinness Job title: Lead for East Sussex Psychological Professions Email address: patrick.mcguinness2@nhs.net Telephone number: 077878727671 #J-18808-Ljbffr