Principal Psychologist - MH Liaison Psychology
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Principal Psychologist - MH Liaison Psychology
This is an ideal post for a creative and enthusiastic Principal Psychologist who enjoys working with individuals and teams in fast paced environments. Mental Health Liaison work at the interface between physical and mental health services supporting individuals in physical health acute environments with their mental health needs. As a psychologist in this role the work brings together clinical health psychology approaches and traditional mental health approaches to intervention. Liaison with teams across transition is a core part of the role and so having the ability to build strong relationships is vital.
You will be supported in the role through: supervision with the Head of Clinical Health Psychology; peer relationships with Principal Psychologists in Liaison and wider Clinical Health Psychology Services; 8a psychologist and CAP directly in the team. There are wider opportunities to take part in leadership projects within Clinical Health Psychology and across the Psychological Services Directorate. We have teaching and research opportunities linked to local DClinPsy courses. CPD related to the role is supported.
Main duties of the job
- Offering and leading on development of the psychological approaches and interventions for mental health liaison to permit the most effective outcomes for people referred to the service
- Leading a small team of psychology professionals working into a mental health liaison team and supporting their development
- Building relationships with partners across mental health and physical health environments to support effective transitions
- Co-development of training packages for the mental health liaison team and wider hospital
- Working with Principal Psychologists in Liaison across the Essex footprint to support equity of service
- To work as part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology leadership team to support development and awareness of Clinical Health Psychology in the Trust and partner agencies.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Details
Date posted
27 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£68,852 to £79,638 a year per annum pro rata incl. 5% Fringe High Cost Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-A-9993
Job locations
Basildon Hospital Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details. We would be happy to discuss this role with you if you interested. Please use the contact information below.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence
Desirable
Has completed further training in a specialty related to the post
Skills
Essential
Demonstrates having worked with a range of mental health presentations
Demonstrates skills in using more than one psychological intervention in practice to a skilled level
Demonstrates skills in leadership - including supervision and service development
Demonstrates skills in teaching an training
Desirable
Has working in physical health environments
Has worked in Mental Health Liaison previously
Has completed specialist training in an intervention related to the post to a high level
Knowledge
Essential
Has worked in MDT environments and is able to consider the complexity of team dynamics and ways of working with this.
Has worked in faced paced environments/wards and understands the demands of these enviroments
Desirable
Demonstrates awareness of challenges in working in interface spaces
Demonstrates awareness of need to understand wider systems in relation to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence
Desirable
Has completed further training in a specialty related to the post
Skills
Essential
Demonstrates having worked with a range of mental health presentations
Demonstrates skills in using more than one psychological intervention in practice to a skilled level
Demonstrates skills in leadership - including supervision and service development
Demonstrates skills in teaching an training
Desirable
Has working in physical health environments
Has worked in Mental Health Liaison previously
Has completed specialist training in an intervention related to the post to a high level
Knowledge
Essential
Has worked in MDT environments and is able to consider the complexity of team dynamics and ways of working with this.
Has worked in faced paced environments/wards and understands the demands of these enviroments
Desirable
Demonstrates awareness of challenges in working in interface spaces
Demonstrates awareness of need to understand wider systems in relation to the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
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Address
Basildon Hospital Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
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Address
Basildon Hospital Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Clinical Health Psychology
Dr Amy Bartlett
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