Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an 8a (or Preceptorship Band 7) Psychologist to join the expanded Mental Health Liaison team based at Basildon Hospital. We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience. We are also happy to consider those who would like to work part-time and/or flexible hours. Please contact us for an informal discussion if you have any questions about the role.
The successful applicant will form part of the Clinical Health Psychology Services across Essex. We have four other Mental Health Liaison Psychological Services in Harlow, Chelmsford, Southend and Colchester, where there is a network of highly motivated, experienced Clinical and Counselling Psychologist colleagues. The applicant will be working within the CORE 24 model of Mental Health Liaison, looking to support people accessing the acute hospital and staff to consider the psychological aspects of health. This role requires an ability to create connections with services across physical and mental health providers and to be able to support holistic, system wide thinking.
Main duties of the job
This post supports psychological assessment, intervention, consultation and support to the Mental Health Liaison team, consisting of Liaison Psychiatry and Psychiatric Nurses. This post is part of a service which has been established for many years. The role is welcomed by Basildon Hospital and there will be opportunity for working across wards and specialty areas. The post holder will be part of a small team of psychologists in Basildon liaison (Principal Psychologist, CAP) but also a wider network of liaison psychology colleagues across Essex.
As part of the CORE 24 agenda, we not only work in inpatient services, but we are piloting a continued care outpatient clinic, supporting people who we have worked with in the hospital. The aim is to complete the work we have started with people and to reduce the need for unnecessary onward referral. It is hoped that this provides a more holistic and seamless intervention route.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed requirements.
We welcome you to join us in developing and shaping this service. We believe that by investing in the development of our teams careers, we are able to strengthen our services, so as to provide the best quality care for our clients and so internal and external CPD opportunities are available.
If you are enthusiastic, self-motivating with a commitment to delivering high quality care we would like to hear from you.
To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.
Please view our video link here: Psychological Services
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Has worked with people with a mental and physical health difficulties
- Demonstrates assessment and intervention knowledge relevant to the area of practice
- Has worked in the NHS/or equivalent as a qualified member of staff
- Is able to demonstrate a desire and/or understanding of liaison working
- Demonstrates knowledge of working with systems
Desirable
- Has worked in the NHS/or equivalent as a trainee
- Has worked in liaison settings previously
- Has experience of delivering supervision to other members of profession or MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Clinical Doctorate level training
- Registered with HCPC as practitioner psychologist
Desirable
- Has completed training relevant to the post
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This advert is for Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Liaison with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Wickford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £67,020 per annum pro rata incl. 5% Fringe HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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