Consultant Practitioner Psychologist

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant psychologist, or someone aspiring to work at this level, within older people's services in East Sussex. The role is on a fixed-term contract basis to cover the leadership gap when the current post holder is training to become an Approved Clinician. We would also consider a secondment arrangement for internal applicants. Funding is in place until February 2028.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will combine professional and clinical leadership for older adult psychological professionals in East Sussex, alongside direct patient care. The clinical aspect of the role will be based on St Raphael, the inpatient ward for older people at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, as well as providing a day into the Wealden older adult community team based at Uckfield.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

East Sussex has one of the largest populations of older people in the UK and we strive to provide an innovative and excellent mental health service.  We are committed to being part of East Sussex's community transformation programme to ensure that 'older adults' are fundamental to all strategic thinking.  Moreover, the dementia care pathway has been identified as a specific strategic priority for the East Sussex Mental Health Oversight Board, which includes NHS and partner organisations. As such this represents a great opportunity to support and lead on service development.  The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.  The overall lead for psychological professions for East Sussex is an older adult psychologist and would provide clinical and professional supervision for this post.