Job Title: Clinical Psychologist (Can consider a qualified CBT with EMDR)
Grade: Band 7 or 8a
Trust: Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Location: Oakapple Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NW
Ward/Dept: Thrive - Psychological Support for Perinatal Trauma and Loss
Hours: Flexible with HPW
Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri / 9-5
(Will consider remote working)
Pay Rates - Day: £23.60 - £27.49
Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust are currently looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to participate in the provision of Thrive, Maternal Mental Health Service (trauma services for those who have experienced perinatal trauma and loss), to mothers and birthing people with PTSD resulting from their perinatal experience.
Within this role, you will provide trauma-informed assessments and trauma-focussed interventions to mothers and birthing people across West Kent and Medway.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, some of the responsibilities you will be expected to manage and deliver on are outlined below.
· To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions within Thrive taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice.
· To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in MDT, liaising closely with the other therapists, mental health midwives and peer support practitioners.
· To work as a member of the Thrive team and liaise with other members for co-ordination and support.
· To seek professional supervision, support and development from the Psychology Professional Network in the Trust and from Regional Psychology Meetings.
· To report to the Clinical Lead for Specialist Psychological Services through regular individual meetings.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
· HCPC registration
· Perinatal Experience essential
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
*Relevant Qualifications
*Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
· Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
· Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.