Consultant Psychologist / Psychological Therapist / Psychotherapist

We're looking for a Consultant Practitioner Psychologist /Psychotherapist / Psychological Therapist to lead our friendly, highly-skilled and enthusiastic community of psychologists and psychological therapists in the Brighton & Hove Adult community mental health services (Assessment & Treatment Service, Community Rehabilitation team, and Assertive Outreach Team).

This is a permanent Band 8c post (WTE 1; 37.5 Hours per week, with options for flexible working, and job share if preferred) where you will be working with adults with complex mental health problems, their families and carers.

Applicants must be registered as Practitioner Psychologists with the HCPC, or have recognised professional accreditation in Systemic Family Therapy (AFT), Art Therapy (HCPC), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (BABCP), or Psychotherapeutic Counselling (BACP or UKCP).

We are keen to support your professional development and will support you to undertake additional specialist training relevant to the post, plus the regular CPD opportunities for the psychological professions available in the Trust.

You will be part of the Brighton and Hove Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS), which provides community mental health services for adults of all ages. The service is multi-professional and based across two hubs; East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre and Mill View Hospital. The ATS places a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team working and close working relationships with other local mental health services and community organisations. You will also provide professional leadership to Psychological Professions staff within the Community Rehabilitation Team and the Assertive Outreach Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Practitioner Psychologist/Psychological Therapist / Psychotherapist to support and develop the work of the Psychological Professions within adult community mental health services in Brighton and Hove. You will offer professional leadership and clinical leadership within these services, working directly and indirectly with the client group, and supporting multi-disciplinary colleagues in working with people presenting with high risk and complex needs. You will offer supervision and consultation to the services and ensure that the highest standard of psychological assessment and intervention is offered to the population we serve.

As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

Your Benefits

• Access to a host of discount schemes including reductions on fuel, high street and online purchases, as well as Blue Light Card advantages!
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days 8 bank holidays)
• Excellent NHS Pension
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free parking on-site
• A position within a trust rated as ‘Outstanding’ for caring and ‘Good’ overall by the CQC
• Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team
• Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
  
  

Living & Working In Brighton

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there’s always new experiences to be enjoyed
• Great transport links with Brighton train station linking up directly with major cities such as Portsmouth and London, whilst also being a 30-minute train ride to Gatwick Airport
• The city is also host to lots of cosy pubs and quirky bars for you to visit
• There are also plenty of shops for you to browse during your lunch break or after work, with Churchill shopping centre being the main attraction
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emily Gray Job title: Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07391 408850