Overview
In this role you will provide expert psychological assessment and brief interventions within the Liaison Psychiatry service at a hospital trust, supporting adults in distress with both mental and physical health needs. You will work as part of a senior clinical team to ensure holistic care and timely access, while supervising colleagues, teaching staff, and shaping service development. The position offers scope to grow your own practice and contribute to CORE24 expansion. You will collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Pay / Benefits
- Band 8a salary (£57,528–£64,750)
- Permanent contract
- Full-time with flexible working
- Salary pro rata (if applicable)
- NHS pension
- Staff development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality assessments and brief interventions for adults in distress, with attention to mental and physical health conditions
- Offer consultation and supervision to other practitioners; facilitate reflective practice and staff teaching within a multidisciplinary hospital team
- Develop personal practice and support the team in delivering flexible, high-quality services with rapid access
- Balance clinical duties with MDT collaboration to meet expectations of patients, carers, and the public
Key requirements
- Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling psychology with HCPC registration
- Experience in AMH/acute/urgent care/health psychology settings
- Strong assessment and formulation skills; proficiency in psychometric testing
- Effective MDT working; experience supervising and teaching others; reflective practice
- Ability to adapt psychological models to different settings; able to work with acute distress
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes
- MDT working
- Teaching and supervision
- Reflective practice
- Assessment and formulation
- Psychometric testing
- Knowledge of multiple psychological models
Senior Psychologist in Gillingham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
