Locum Highly Specialist Psychologist (Band 8a) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in South London!

Job information

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling, Psychological Wellbeing, Psychology
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £30 - 35 per hour
  • Published: July 24, 2025
Job reference: 32286
Consultant: Nicole Jordan

Locum Highly Specialist Psychologist (Band 8a) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in South London!

Are you a Band 8a Psychologist looking for a rewarding locum role in South London? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!


Key Details:
Job Title: Highly Specialist Psychologist (Band 8a)
Location: South London
Duration: 3-month initial contract (ongoing)
Schedule: 22.5 hours per week (flexible days)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: TBC
Rate of Pay: £34.11 per hour (umbrella)
Contact: Nicole Jordan – 0203 475 4175 / njordan@hg-mh.com


A Day in the Life of a Highly Specialist Psychologist:
Join our team as a Highly Specialist Psychologist and make a meaningful impact on service users through expert psychotherapeutic support. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing highly specialist psychotherapeutic assessments and interventions
• Developing and implementing formulations and evidence-based treatment plans
• Delivering individual or group therapy across a variety of therapeutic models
• Supporting patients through emotional challenges using supportive counselling techniques
• Liaising closely with MDTs to deliver integrated mental health care
• Ensuring timely and accurate clinical documentation


Requirements & Qualifications:
• HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (or equivalent psychotherapy registration)
• Degree in Psychology
• Extensive post-qualification experience
• Strong counselling skills and familiarity with a range of therapeutic approaches
• Experience using EPJS systems (desirable)
• Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team


Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This part-time locum position is for 22.5 hours per week (flexible days). The contract is for 3 months initially with strong potential for extension based on performance and service needs.


This opportunity won’t last long!
Contact Nicole Jordan today at 0203 475 4175 or email njordan@hg-mh.com to apply now.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We connect professionals with high-quality opportunities that match their expertise and career goals.

✔ Fast & simple locum registration
✔ A network of like-minded mental health professionals
✔ Bi-weekly payroll & high-paying locum roles
✔ Expert support from our specialist mental health recruiters
✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector vacancies
✔ Business development & CV marketing support
✔ Access to CPD, events & more

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