Locum Band 8b Lead Clinical Psychologist – Tier 4 CAMHS – High Pay, 3 Month Contract in Luton!

Key Details

• Job Title: Band 8b Lead Clinical Psychologist

• Location: Luton

• Service: Tier 4 CAMHS Inpatient Unit (Evergreen)

• Band: 8b

• Contract Length: 3 Months

• Working Pattern: 0.8 WTE (30 Hours Per Week)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Rate of Pay: NHS Agency Rates (competitive)

• Recruiter Contact: Nicole Jordan | 0203 475 4175 | njordan@hg-mh.com

🏥 A Day in the Life

As the Lead Clinical Psychologist within a specialist Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient unit, you will take strategic and clinical responsibility for the delivery of psychological therapies across the service.

Your day may include:

• Leading psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for adolescents with complex and high-risk presentations

• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to psychology colleagues and wider MDT members

• Shaping and developing trauma-informed therapeutic pathways within the inpatient setting

• Attending MDT meetings and contributing to risk management and discharge planning

• Liaising closely with Tier 3 CAMHS and Crisis Teams to ensure smooth transitions of care

• Working collaboratively with Education, Social Services, and voluntary/private sector organisations involved in young people’s care

• Occasional community visits to young people and families across the local geographical patch

This is a senior leadership position requiring confidence, autonomy, and strong multidisciplinary working skills.

✅ Requirements & Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

• Extensive post-qualification CAMHS experience

• Experience working within inpatient or Tier 4 settings

• Demonstrable senior leadership and supervision experience

• Strong formulation and trauma-informed practice skills

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

🕒 Working Hours & Contract Duration

• 30 hours per week (0.8 WTE)

• 3-month contract initially

• ASAP start available

• NHS agency pay rates

💙 Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist mental health recruitment agencies. We understand your profession and are committed to securing roles that suit your expertise and career goals.

When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:

• Market-leading rates

• Quick & simple registration process

• Dedicated consultant support

• Access to exclusive roles

• Weekly payroll

• Ongoing compliance assistance

💷 Know Someone Who Would Be Perfect?

Refer them today and earn £250 when they start!

For more information or to apply, contact Nicole Jordan on 0203 475 4175 or email njordan@hg-mh.com.