Band 8A – Adults – Psychologist – Essex

About the Role: Pulse, a leading recruitment agency, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 8A Psychologist to join a dynamic team working with adults in Essex. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality psychological services to individuals, contributing to the overall well-being and mental health support in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Assessments: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for adults, utilizing a variety of assessment tools and techniques.
2. Therapeutic Interventions: Plan and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual needs of clients.
3. Consultation and Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing consultation on psychological matters and contributing to care planning and decision-making processes.
4. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
5. Supervision and Training: Provide supervision to junior staff, trainees, and other professionals as required, contributing to the development of the team’s skills and knowledge.
6. Research and Evaluation: Engage in research activities and contribute to the evaluation of psychological services, promoting continuous improvement.

Requirements:

1. Qualifications: Hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Experience: Substantial experience working as a Psychologist in adult mental health settings, demonstrating proficiency in conducting assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions.
3. Knowledge: Stay abreast of developments in the field of clinical psychology, demonstrating a commitment to continued professional development.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
5. Teamwork: Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
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What next?

If you are a passionate and experienced Psychologist looking to make a positive impact in adult mental health, we encourage you to apply. Pulse is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals. Please apply today or contact our team for more information.

Benefits of locum work:

• Daily payroll
• Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors
• Expand your skill set more quickly
• Flexible hours of work

Why Pulse?

• Online interviews via HireVue
• First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams
• iPoint – Electronic Timesheet smartphone app
• Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and conditions

Not for you but know the ideal Psychologist?

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.