Band 8B – Psychologist – Psychiatric Liaison – Bedfordshire

About Us: Pulse is a premier healthcare staffing agency, dedicated to connecting highly qualified professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We are currently seeking a talented Band 8B Psychologist with expertise in Psychiatric Liaison for a position in Bedfordshire. 

Position Overview: As a Band 8B Psychologist specializing in Psychiatric Liaison, you will play a pivotal role in providing psychological support and expertise within a liaison psychiatry service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to contribute to the mental health and well-being of individuals in the Bedfordshire region. This role is for a duration of 6 months and to start in April 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Psychiatric Liaison Services: Provide high-level psychological expertise and support within a liaison psychiatry service, working collaboratively with medical and multidisciplinary teams.

2. Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and contribute to the diagnostic process for individuals presenting with mental health concerns in a liaison setting.

3. Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing mental health crises, ensuring the provision of effective and timely psychological support.

4. Consultation and Collaboration: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure cohesive and integrated care for patients in liaison psychiatry.

5. Supervision and Training: Provide supervision and training to junior staff, ensuring the development and maintenance of high-quality psychological services.

6. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional and organizational standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology.
2. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
3. Significant experience working in psychiatric liaison or similar settings.
4. Demonstrated expertise in providing psychological interventions for a range of mental health conditions.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What next?

If you are a patient and empathetic Psychologist with a keen interest in helping adults with mental health conditions, 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
• Assistance with travel and finding accommodation
• Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and conditions

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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*.