Job Title: Psychologist Band: 8a Location : Grays, Essex Working Hours: 37.5 An exciting new opportunity has been made available for a Band 8a Psychologist to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic team in Grays, Essex. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates. What will your responsibilities be? The successful candidate will be expected to provide a NICE compliant therapeutic service to patients, with a wide range of mental health problems with complex needs.he post holder will be expected to maintain high professional levels of clinical judgement and application of complex skills at all times. The post holder will utilise advanced theoretical and practical clinical skills in applying interventions as required. Where indicated and appropriate, to utilise complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. The post-holder will also be responsible for the safe use of any equipment used during assessments (e.g. test batteries).The successful candidate formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client’s problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy, across a wide range of settings. Benefits: First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors Access to high-quality CPD training event Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD Qualifications and Experiences: HCPC registration Must have previous work experience in relevant environment Apply Now If you are a dedicated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. 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. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.