Senior Psychologist

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Senior Psychologist to join our well-established Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. As a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in our Liaison Service, you will be responsible for offering high-quality assessments and brief interventions, particularly for people in distress related to both mental and physical health conditions.

The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward.

You will have a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS-approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology, with experience in a range of clinical settings, be able to support people in acute distress, and hold HCPC registration.

The salary for this role is £57,528 to £64,750 a year, pro-rata, plus a High-Cost Area allowance.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

The successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month as part of the High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting.