Band 8B

About Us: Pulse is a premier healthcare staffing agency, dedicated to connecting highly qualified professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We are currently seeking a talented Band 8B Psychologist with expertise in Psychiatric Liaison for a position in Bedfordshire.  Position Overview: As a Band 8B Psychologist specializing in Psychiatric Liaison, you will play a pivotal role in providing psychological support and expertise within a liaison psychiatry service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to contribute to the mental health and well-being of individuals in the Bedfordshire region. This role is for a duration of 6 months and to start in April 2024. Key Responsibilities: Psychiatric Liaison Services: Provide high-level psychological expertise and support within a liaison psychiatry service, working collaboratively with medical and multidisciplinary teams. Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and contribute to the diagnostic process for individuals presenting with mental health concerns in a liaison setting. Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing mental health crises, ensuring the provision of effective and timely psychological support. Consultation and Collaboration: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure cohesive and integrated care for patients in liaison psychiatry. Supervision and Training: Provide supervision and training to junior staff, ensuring the development and maintenance of high-quality psychological services. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional and organizational standards. Qualifications and Experience: Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Significant experience working in psychiatric liaison or similar settings. Demonstrated expertise in providing psychological interventions for a range of mental health conditions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. 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 Assistance with travel and finding accommodation 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*.