Band 8a/b/c – Clinical Psychologist - Adult Mental Health – Blackpool
- Blackpool
- Temporary
- Full-time
Band:8a/b/c
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon applicationWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 8a/b/c Clinical Psychologist to join our NHS client in Blackpool, Lancashire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start on a short-term contract, supporting adult mental health services.Key Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
- Offer expert consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams to enhance psychological understanding and care planning.
- Deliver clinical supervision to junior psychologists, trainees, and assistant psychologists.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and audit activities.
- Support the implementation of evidence-based practices and psychological therapies across the service.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Significant post-qualification experience in adult mental health settings
- Advanced skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention
- Experience in supervision, consultation, and service development
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-working abilities
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We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to your needs. You’re more than a resource — you’re a valued professional.Reasonable AdjustmentsIf you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.Important NoticeWe are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).