Job summary Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust are currently looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to participate in the provision of Thrive, Maternal Mental Health Service (trauma services for those who have experienced perinatal trauma and loss), to mothers and birthing people with PTSD resulting from their perinatal experience. Main duties of the job Within this role, you will provide trauma-informed assessments and trauma-focussed interventions to mothers and birthing people across West Kent and Medway. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 09 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £23.60 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number M0042-24-5742 Job locations 20 Oakapple Lane Barming Maidstone Kent ME16 9NW Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities of this job role If you are successful in your application to this post, some of the responsibilities you will be expected to manage and deliver on are outlined below. To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions within Thrive taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in MDT, liaising closely with the other therapists, mental health midwives and peer support practitioners. To work as a member of the Thrive team and liaise with other members for co-ordination and support. To seek professional supervision, support and development from the Psychology Professional Network in the Trust and from Regional Psychology Meetings. To report to the Clinical Lead for Specialist Psychological Services through regular individual meetings. Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities of this job role If you are successful in your application to this post, some of the responsibilities you will be expected to manage and deliver on are outlined below. To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions within Thrive taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in MDT, liaising closely with the other therapists, mental health midwives and peer support practitioners. To work as a member of the Thrive team and liaise with other members for co-ordination and support. To seek professional supervision, support and development from the Psychology Professional Network in the Trust and from Regional Psychology Meetings. To report to the Clinical Lead for Specialist Psychological Services through regular individual meetings. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Psychology Experience Essential Perinatal Experience essential Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Psychology Experience Essential Perinatal Experience essential 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. 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. 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address 20 Oakapple Lane Barming Maidstone Kent ME16 9NW Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)