Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-AE-21128
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cavendish House
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £62,215 - £72,293 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Principal Clinical Psychologist
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
Principal Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist (HCPC) or CBT therapist (BABCP accredited) Adult Mental Health, Hastings Assessment & Treatment Service
We are delighted to be advertising for Principal Psychology professional- Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist. Are you a passionate and experienced HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist or BABCP accredited CBT therapist ready to take on a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals committed to providing exceptional care to those with severe and enduring mental health needs.
At Hastings and Rother ATS, you'll be part of an innovative team that embraces transformation and strives to deliver high-quality treatments. You'll collaborate with a multi-professional team and have the chance to lead and inspire a group of practitioner psychologists, psychological therapists including CBT and systemic psychotherapists, Mental Health Well being practitioners and trainees. Our service values compassionate care and supports a psychologically safe work environment, ensuring that you feel valued and supported.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do:
- Provide operational leadership alongside the Consultant Lead Psychologist.
- Oversee MDT referrals and manage service capacity.
- Supervise and support a team of psychology professionals.
- Maintain and enhance our established Psychology meeting structures.
- Conduct direct clinical work, delivering NICE-recommended evidence-based care.
- Contribute to training, supervision, and the development of psychological practice within the team.
There will be opportunities to lead on pathway developments as part of the transformation developing the psychological offer and supporting the MDT in psychological thinking. As such we would welcome applicants from anyone with specific interest in psychosis, trauma, emotional intensity or particular therapy approach such as CBT, Family work, CAT or EMDR.
Your skills and experience
We seek confident, creative, and enthusiastic individuals with significant experience in handling severe and complex mental health presentations, such as Complex Emotional Needs, Psychosis, trauma, and mood disorders. Experience in consultation, team formulation, and supervising psychology colleagues is essential.
Working for our organisation
Join Us in Making a Difference:
Be a part of our mission to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and contribute to sustainable healthcare. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Hastings and Rother ATS. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve
The post will offer the opportunity for partnership working as we move towards developing our Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams and increase access to psychologically informed interventions as part of community transformation and PT-SMHP developments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be someone who can contribute at a senior level to the vision for the ATS as it undertakes transformation towards an improved service model. This post is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking to advance their career and take up leadership responsibilities
About us
Psychologists are valued members of the ATS and are encouraged to play a key role in multidisciplinary team working. You would be joining a supportive and cohesive network of Psychologists, clinical trainees and psychology volunteers. You will work closely with Psychology colleagues and the Psychology leads. You will receive high standards of supervision and will be supported by the Principal Clinical Psychologist. We have a valued programme of CPD, peer supervision and reflective practice for Psychology staff.
- Flexible Working: We support a healthy work/life balance with options for home-working, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times.
- Career Development: Engage in professional supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for career growth within our Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy an excellent NHS pension, generous holiday entitlement, access to NHS discount schemes, free on-site parking, and full psychological support from our wellbeing team.
- Inclusive Environment: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can belong and thrive in their career with us.
Living and Working in Sussex:
Sussex offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and city convenience. With easy access to London, major airports, and beautiful countryside, it's an ideal place to call home. Whether you're relocating or already live locally, we'll support you every step of the way.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK*] as approved by the HPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental Psychology.
- Or recognised accredited post graduate level training in cognitive behavioural therapy accredited by the BABCP
- Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) or with the British Association of Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy.
Desirable criteria
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Tredgett
- Job title
- Consultant Counselling Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03003040244
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