Clinical Psychologist - Bank in City of London inCity of London PUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

£45 to £45 an hour BANK GOOD SALARY

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Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our Bank staff here at The London Clinic, based at our 142-146 Harley St location (W1G 7LD). We are offering a competitive rate of £45 per hour.

This is a 1-day (8 hrs) per week position, with a set rostered day of Friday. You will see up to 6 clients, but will be guaranteed pay whether you see patients or not. We cannot offer hybrid working for this role and the post-holder will be required to be on site 100% of the time.

The post-holder will provide specialist clinical psychological assessment and treatment to adults with psychological and emotional needs who have been referred to the service. You will provide specialist support, guidance, and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychological therapy colleagues within The London Clinic, and will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team as well as psychological therapy colleagues. You will be expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures, and will be required to collect data for audits, quarterly reports, and service development.

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The below details the key duties of this role. For a full understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please see the attached Job Description.
Key Duties:
Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for a maximum of 6 individual therapy clients.
Provide specialist support, guidance and consultation on clients' psychological care to other multidisciplinary professionals as needed.
Work closely with talking therapy colleagues to promote communication and manager referrals across the service.
Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
Use organisational, skills to ensure client forms and data are collected in a timely manner for audit, teaching, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:

Educational Requirements

1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.

2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Key Skills

1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.

2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.

3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.

5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.

6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.

7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.

9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.

10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.

Additional Experiences

- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.

- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.

Registration

- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.

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