Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Practitioner Psychologist, or a clinician eligible to become one, to join and lead a flourishing psychology and psychological therapy service and provide excellent professional and clinical leadership within East Sussex Mental Health Services. The role is to lead Psychology and Psychological Therapies in adult mental health services in Hastings and Rother. Our adult mental health services are provided within a large multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment service based in the centre of Hastings overlooking the sea. We are currently transitioning to two Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams covering the area which the successful candidate would be supporting us in doing. Main duties of the job The post-holder will work as part of a multi-professional leadership and governance team to contribute strategically and operationally to the leadership, governance and development of the broader MDT service as well as the Psychological Professions. We are looking for someone with vision and energy - a good communicator and team player who is able to positively influence and shape services in the context of national drivers. Our successful candidate will evidence their abilities to positively engage clinical staff to draw out the best of their strengths and skills, to hold people to account and ensure that our service meets the highest quality standards. We seek to meaningfully engage service users and carers and to create services that are equitable and inclusive of diversity. We seek someone with recovery-focused values who has consultant-level skills, knowledge and experience in working with complex mental health problems in a focused, evidence based, timely way. About us The post-holder will contribute clinically to the service, within their specialist field or skill-set. There will be a particular focus on providing consultation, supervision and clinical review of complex cases. We also anticipate that Psychologists working at this level share their specialist skills and interests across East Sussex and contribute to service developments across our services as appropriate.The successful candidate will become part of a Sussex-wide group of consultant psychologists/psychological therapists leading adult and older adult psychology and psychological therapy services, providing peer support and guidance. Within East Sussex, they will have a group of peers who meet regularly for shared working and support. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 354-AE-21087 Job locations Cavendish House Brede Place Hastings TN343AD Job description Job responsibilities This is a fantastic opportunity to join and lead an experienced group of 12 psychological professionals of all levels. We see ourselves as working together in a very cohesive and creative way. Hastings is an exciting and vibrant seaside town with a strong creative ethos and is therefore an exciting place to live and work. Job description Job responsibilities This is a fantastic opportunity to join and lead an experienced group of 12 psychological professionals of all levels. We see ourselves as working together in a very cohesive and creative way. Hastings is an exciting and vibrant seaside town with a strong creative ethos and is therefore an exciting place to live and work. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK] as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Post-graduate doctoral level training in a recognised psychological therapy [or equivalent postgraduate level qualification with further experience and/or training], leading to recognised professional accreditation in Systemic Family Therapy (AFT), Child Psychotherapy (ACP or UKCP), Art Therapy (HCPC), Play Therapy (BAPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (BABCP), or Psychotherapeutic Counselling (BACP or UKCP). Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Accredited / registered with professional body / regulator as detailed above Knowledge/Experience Essential Doctoral level knowledge of applied psychology and psychological therapy including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological practice Assessed extensive experience of working as a qualified or registered Practitioner psychologist, including significant post-qualification experience within the Specific Care Group/Service Demonstrable knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership and management in mental health services Extensive experience of providing successful clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health provider context High level knowledge of national policy frameworks and initiatives and the mental health economy within which the Trust services are provided Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological practice Experience of the successful professional management of psychotherapists, psychological therapists, Practitioner psychologists and other psychological professionals Experience of successfully representing the psychological professions and/or services in local or regional policy forums, across services or at equivalent level Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK] as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Post-graduate doctoral level training in a recognised psychological therapy [or equivalent postgraduate level qualification with further experience and/or training], leading to recognised professional accreditation in Systemic Family Therapy (AFT), Child Psychotherapy (ACP or UKCP), Art Therapy (HCPC), Play Therapy (BAPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (BABCP), or Psychotherapeutic Counselling (BACP or UKCP). Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Accredited / registered with professional body / regulator as detailed above Knowledge/Experience Essential Doctoral level knowledge of applied psychology and psychological therapy including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological practice Assessed extensive experience of working as a qualified or registered Practitioner psychologist, including significant post-qualification experience within the Specific Care Group/Service Demonstrable knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership and management in mental health services Extensive experience of providing successful clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health provider context High level knowledge of national policy frameworks and initiatives and the mental health economy within which the Trust services are provided Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological practice Experience of the successful professional management of psychotherapists, psychological therapists, Practitioner psychologists and other psychological professionals Experience of successfully representing the psychological professions and/or services in local or regional policy forums, across services or at equivalent level Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Cavendish House Brede Place Hastings TN343AD Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)