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Senior Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist (Band 8A Equivalent)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Hybrid (2–3 days per week) including 1 day being physically based in Central London.
Employer
Bloomfield Health Limited
Employer type
Private Sector
Town
Hybrid (2–3 days per week) including 1 day being physically based in Central London.
Salary
£60,000–£70,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience) + benefits package.
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59

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Senior Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist (Band 8A Equivalent)

Location: Hybrid (2–3 days per week) including 1 day being physically based in Central London.

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience) + benefits package.

 

Bloomfield Health Limited (BHL) are a leading provider of psychological and psychiatric care for working age adults experiencing difficulties with their mental health. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and highly motivated individual to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care for adults seeking help for a wide range of mental health challenges.

 

About the Role

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist or accredited psychological therapist at BHL, you will:

·       Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for adult patients seeking help for common mental health difficulties and more complex mental health needs.

·       Provide culturally sensitive psychological interventions for patients and their families.

·       Develop risk management plans and contribute to the delivery of multidisciplinary team care and meetings.

·       Supervise and guide other staff and support the ongoing development of the service.

·       Contribute to service improvements, audits, and quality initiatives.

·       Play a key role in maintaining clinical standards and adhering to professional and regulatory guidelines.

·       Report to the Director of Psychology.

·       Provide psychologically informed case consultation to other clinicians including consultant psychiatrists.

 

Key Requirements

Essential:

·       Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology with substantial (minimum 2 years) post-qualification experience  (HCPC-registered or eligible) OR qualified psychological therapist in a specialised area of psychotherapy practice (e.g. CBT, IPT, DIT, CfD, EMDR), at post-graduate diploma level or equivalent.

·       Practitioner accreditation status with relevant registration body, e.g. HCPC, BABCP, IPT UK, BACP).

·       Considerable experience of working as a qualified psychologist or psychological therapist using CBT to treat mental health problems in adults.

·       Ability to establish good therapeutic relationships with patients.

·       Experience of collecting and recording patient reported outcome measures to monitor clinical progress.

·       Experience of carrying out psychological assessment including assessment of risk.

·       Proven experience in delivering high quality evidence-based psychological interventions and working with common and/or complex mental health presentations (e.g., trauma, psychosis, personality disorder).

·       Excellent working knowledge of psychometric assessments, relevant legislation, and clinical research.

·       Outstanding communication skills to convey sensitive and complex information effectively.

·       Enthusiasm for, and ability to work collaboratively in, multidisciplinary teams and manage emotionally challenging situations.

 

Desirable:

·       Postgraduate qualifications or accreditation in more than one evidence-based therapy modality (e.g., CBT, EMDR, DBT, DIT, IPT, Couple Therapy, Schema Therapy).

·       Experience working in private healthcare settings.

·       Experience working across primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care.

·       Ability to offer therapy in a language other than English.

·       Experience in supervising other clinicians.

·       Extensive experience in liaising with a range of other services and agencies.

 

What We Offer

·       Competitive salary: £60,000–£70,000 (based on experience) plus bonus scheme.

·       Hybrid working model (2–3 days per week) – 1 day of which will likely be based in Central London.

·       Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, ample annual leave, continuing professional development opportunities and excellent supervision.

·       Supportive and inclusive working environment committed to clinical excellence.

 

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about providing outstanding psychological care and want to contribute to a forward-thinking, patient-centred service, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a current CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to [email protected]

 

Closing Date: 06/01/25.

 

Bloomfield Health Limited is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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