Band 8b

Pulse is currently seeking a determined Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist to be welcomed into our client’s Adult Mental Health team, within a fantastic private trust based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. This position will be available for the assigned Clinical Psychologist to start as soon as possible, working full-time hours for an initial period of 6 months. We are looking for a Principal Psychologist for a newly created post, who will work closely with the Principal Psychologist in a nearby institution. Principal Psychologist in each team holds an important role in contributing with psychological knowledge to the care plan, offer psychological assessments and brief interventions. They also form part of the leadership of the team contributing to strategic planning. We are looking for a Principal Psychologist who can engage positively and sensitively with people with mental health difficulties and their support networks and be able to demonstrate an awareness of experiences and challenges that may face someone experiencing a crisis in their mental health. The ability to work collaboratively with other professions is a central part of the post to provide holistic care within a biopsychosocial model. The clinical work is undertaken within mental health settings in the Trust, across a range of community resources and in service-users’ own homes. To be considered for this role, you must: Hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology Be HCPC registered Have a proven track record in adult mental health Have proven record in leadership roles Be analytical and show good attention to detail Have own car What next? If you are a patient and empathetic Psychologist with a keen interest in helping adults with mental health conditions, please apply today or contact our team for more information. Benefits of locum work: Daily payroll Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors Expand your skill set more quickly Flexible hours of work Why Pulse? Online interviews via HireVue First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams iPoint – Electronic Timesheet smartphone app Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology Access to high-quality voluntary training £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme* *Terms and conditions Not for you but know the ideal Psychologist? 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*. 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.