Job vacancy: Senior Psychologist, Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, Dartford, Kent

Job summary

Main area

Adult Mental Health - Liaison Psychiatry

Grade

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Flexible work patterns available. Part time applications will be considered)

Job ref

380-WK0238-D

Employer: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Dartford Liaison Service
Town: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £57,888 - £64,880 per annum pro rata (inclusive of high cost area supplement)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/09/2025 23:59

Senior Psychologist

Band 8a

The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce across the Trust. From an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2025 figures)

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

At KMPT, we are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Doctorate or Equivalent, BPS, HCPC
Specialist training

Experience

Essential criteria

Years of Experience
Hours of supervised practice
Relevant AMH/ acute/urgent care/health psychology experience demonstrated
Good assessment & formulation skills, psychometric testing
Effective MDT working
Supervising & teaching others, Reflective practice
Range of psychological models & able to flexibly adapt to needs/setting

Desirable criteria

Previous A&E Liaison or long term conditions experience

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KMPT Staff Benefits:

NHS pension scheme

Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits.

For more details, please see http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Pensions.aspx.

Annual leave for Agenda for Change

On appointment to NHS: 27 days for full-time staff, or pro rata if part-time.

After 5 years of NHS service: 29 days for full-time staff, or pro rata if part-time.

After 10 years of NHS service: 33 days for full-time staff, or pro rata if part-time.

Plus bank holidays, this adds up to as many as 41 days—more than 8 weeks of paid time off!

Medical staff have national Terms and Conditions. The option to buy and sell annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits.

Recommend a friend campaign

If you already work for us, you can refer a friend from outside of the Trust to any of the roles below and receive £1000 if they are successfully recruited: Nursing staff (RMN, RGN, RNLD) at Band 5 and 6, Medical Doctors, Clinical Psychologists, and Allied Health Professionals.

Flexible working

This covers job shares, term-time working, flexible shifts, and more. Just ask and we will try to help.

Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave

This is dependent on the length of your NHS service.

Other paid/unpaid leave

This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc., and is paid outside of annual leave.

Non-paid leave is available for career breaks.

Staff Support

KMPT offers a face-to-face counselling service for any issues, not just work-related problems.

NHS discounts and shopping vouchers

Staff can sign up for Red Guava, PS discounts, and Health Service Discounts to receive a variety of savings on travel, fashion, technology, mobile phone contracts, food and drink, days out, and more.

Learning and Development opportunities

In addition to the mandatory subjects, there are a number of leadership, management, and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring.

Induction

KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff with a comprehensive Induction programme. The programme's duration depends on your role and can range from 2 days to 4 weeks (not always consecutive days).

The programme provides an excellent opportunity for new staff to meet and engage with KMPT’s subject specialists and includes all required training.

The programme may involve some travel to various training venues across Kent and Medway, with the main ones being Canterbury, Maidstone, and Dartford.

New starter bonus

To recognize the value of our nurses and the skills they bring, we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for Band 5 and 6 nursing staff.

Staff Network Forums

A variety of staff network forums are available to empower, support, and encourage network members and allies, reflecting KMPT values and promoting equality and diversity.

Lease car scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, the list goes on!

Important Information:

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Probation Period. New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.

To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner.

Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

KMPT are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter

KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe.

Use of AI when writing job applications

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AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations.

Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Meena McGill

Job title

Consultant Psychologist

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

07535654988

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Job summary

Employer heading

Senior Psychologist

Band 8a

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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KMPT Staff Benefits:

Important Information:

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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