We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist (Band 8B)
Location: Ilford, East London
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Start Date: 2-3 weeks
Rate of Pay: £38 per hour
Contact: Cameron McCoy – 0203 475 4175 / cmccoy@hg-mh.com
Join our team as a Clinical Psychologist and play a crucial role in delivering specialist mental health services. In this role, you will:
Provide expert psychological assessments, care planning, and evidence-based interventions.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, leading on the development of the Intensive Support Team (IST) for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism experiencing crises.
Offer clinical supervision and leadership to Band 8A Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, Behaviour Specialists, and junior psychological practitioners.
Support individuals at risk of hospital admission or placement breakdown by implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and systemic interventions.
Provide specialist consultation to inpatient and community learning disability teams, ensuring alignment with national healthcare initiatives and best practices.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A current and valid HCPC registration.
Proven experience in a clinical psychology role, particularly within learning disabilities and autism services.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and NICE-compliant psychological interventions.
Experience managing high-risk mental health cases and behaviours of concern.
Awareness of NHS Long-Term Plan priorities, safeguarding processes, and the ability to provide reflective practice and clinical supervision.
Ability to take a lead role in psychological perspectives within multidisciplinary team discussions in inpatient and community settings.
This role offers a flexible working arrangement, requiring availability Monday to Friday. The contract is for 3 months, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service requirements.
This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Cameron McCoy today at 0203 475 4175 or email cmccoy@hg-mh.com to apply now.
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