7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Basildon Inpatient Psychology in Wallsend

This newly created post sits within the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team at Basildon Mental Health Unit, run by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on specialist psychological assessment, formulation, therapy and consultation for people in acute mental health crises, plus supervising junior staff. The team spans six inpatient sites across Essex, and the role is open to newly qualified psychologists under a development post arrangement, with part‑time, job‑share and compressed hours welcomed. Applicants need HCPC registration and eligibility for BPS accreditation.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, therapy and interventions for people with severe and complex difficulties during acute crises
• Formulate risk, make professional recommendations and contribute to clinical decision‑making with ward teams
• Supervise junior staff and support their development
• Contribute to teaching, training, reflective practice groups, post‑incident debriefs and psychologically informed consultations
• Work with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop psychologically informed understandings of crisis presentations and pathways to recovery
• Represent psychology in clinical, operational and strategic forums, including case discussions, care planning and service developments
• Work in partnership across inpatient services to promote best practice and quality of care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate doctoral‑level training in clinical or counselling psychology accredited by the BPS, or equivalent for those trained before 1996
• Training in supervision of other psychologists or psychological therapists

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for BPS accreditation

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health legislation, NHS Constitution, CPA, and risk assessment and management
• Skills in complex psychological assessment, intervention and management requiring sustained and intense concentration

Nice to have

• Post‑accreditation training in specialised areas such as CBT, CBTp, EMDR, DBT or CAT
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS for Clinical or Counselling Psychologists

What’s offered

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
• Pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay
• Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and NHS offers
• £8K relocation package for moving to Essex
• Interest‑free season ticket loans for tram, rail or bus travel
• Regular supervision and support to fulfil potential
• Access to mental health, wellbeing, occupational health and counselling services
• Flexible working options including compressed hours and job share

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