Band 8a Psychologist role

Hunter Gatherer AHP

  • London
  • £35.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Band 8a Clinical Psychologist – Make a Difference in Crisis & Home Treatment CareWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our client’s team within a Crisis and Home Treatment Service in West London. If you’re ready to embrace a rewarding role that offers challenge, autonomy, and the chance to support individuals during their most vulnerable moments—you’ve just found it.Top-Level Details:Job Title: Clinical PsychologistBand: 8aLocation: West LondonTeam: Crisis & Home TreatmentDuration: 3 months (likely extension)Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pmStart Date: ASAPRate of Pay: £35 p/h umbrellaEssential Requirements: HCPC registration and experience in adult mental healthA Day in the Life in Crisis Mental Health Care:As a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist working within a Crisis and Home Treatment Team, your role will be vital in delivering high-quality psychological support to adults experiencing acute mental health episodes.Your day may begin with MDT handovers and planning urgent care pathways. You’ll carry out rapid psychological assessments, support crisis de-escalation, and deliver focused therapeutic interventions. Your expertise will shape care plans, guide risk management strategies, and support discharge planning to ensure continuity of care at home.You’ll also provide formulation-based input during MDT discussions, working alongside psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and support staff. In the afternoon, you may be called upon to offer guidance on complex presentations or review patients in their homes or in the community.Through your clinical input, you’ll help reduce hospital admissions, shorten crisis episodes, and empower individuals to stabilise in their own environment.Requirements and Qualifications:

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