Locum post with the Ministry of Defence, covering a 41-week assignment in the Defence Clinical Psychology Service at Donnington DCMH, placed through Military Medical Personnel. The work centres on specialist psychological assessment and therapy, with clinical leadership and advice to non-psychologist colleagues. It is an adult mental health role for 25 hours across Monday to Friday, with some sessions at other sites. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.
What the job involves
- Deliver specialist psychological assessment and therapy as an autonomous practitioner
- Provide clinical leadership and advise non-psychologist colleagues on clients' psychological care
- Keep accurate clinical records, write reports and submit activity returns
- Maintain professional self-governance through supervision and continuing professional development
- Apply research skills to audit, policy and service development
- Work in multidisciplinary teams, including joint assessments, outpatient work and group work
- See clients at other locations as clinical and operational need requires, including DCPS business and CPD events
Qualifications
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS
- Postgraduate doctoral training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS, or equivalent if trained before 1996
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration under the Practitioner Psychologist domain
Experience
- Minimum two years post-qualification experience as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in adult mental health
- Two years' permanent employment at Principal grade
- Evidence of clinical research, either implementation or supervision
- Evidence of delivering teaching and training
- Evidence of providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK with no restrictions on hours
- In-date Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults certificates up to Level 3
- PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
- Satisfactory compliance requirements before placement
What’s offered
- Attractive pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
- Free uniforms if required
- Free mandatory training
- Assigned an experienced consultant for support throughout application and assignment
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Principal Clinical Psychologist in England employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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