Band 8a Psychologist

Are you a Clinical Psychologist seeking a new LOCUM challenge? Do you have previous experience working in a CAMHS setting?
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist for a LOCUM contract supporting Black Country NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will be instrumental in enhancing client care through their contributions to the psychological services provided.Job Purpose: Band 8a Clinical PsychologistPay Rate: £35.00 LTD p/h + £250 SCS Sign-Up BonusLocation: StaffordshireWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00Contract: 37.5 hours per weekThis role entails active involvement in psychological service initiatives within specific teams, ensuring smooth delivery of psychological assessments, therapies, risk management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Key Responsibilities

Conduct highly specialist psychological assessments for complex conditions, including neuropsychological testing.
Perform risk assessments and manage psychological risks for clients, advising other professionals.
Formulate and implement specialist psychological therapies for individuals, families, and groups.
Provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to staff for client diagnosis and intervention planning.
Supervise Trainee and Band 7 Applied Psychologists, ensuring appropriate support and professional development.
Stay updated with field developments through CPD activities, maintaining compliance with HCPC requirements.
Contribute to teaching on local Applied Psychology training courses.
Collaborate with service managers and MDT members to plan and map high-quality service provisions.
Participate in quality improvement projects, ensuring compliance with benchmarking requirements.
Undertake and supervise research and service evaluation projects, developing and implementing outcome monitoring.

Requirements

Degree in Clinical or Applied Psychology, accredited by the BPS
HCPC Registration
Previous CAMHS experience

The benefits of Service Care Solutions:

Four weekly payroll runs
£250 training allowance
Excellent pay rates
Exceptional referral bonuses
Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
Ltd & PAYE payment options available
Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.

Are you happy with your current agency?

£150 Agency Switch Bonus – If you’re unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.



£250 Welcome Bonus – We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours in your new placement.



Up to £750 Referral Bonus – Simply refer your friend.

If they get the role, we’ll give you up to £250.

To Apply: Please contact Aaron: Aaron.Reeves@servicecare.org.uk | (01772) 208 963