Talent.com
Integrated Health Care Management
PsychologistIntegrated Health Care Management • Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
Psychologist

Psychologist

Integrated Health Care Management • Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
6 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

We are recruiting a Psychologist (12-Month Maternity Cover) to join our team.

Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Sturdee Community Hospital in Leicester.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Psychologist to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist mental health service, supporting women on their recovery journey.

At Sturdee Community Hospital, we are committed to providing holistic, personalised care for women aged 18–65 with complex mental health needs. Our service comprises 31 beds across two locked rehabilitation wards and nine semi-independent flats, offering a supportive, structured environment where every individual is empowered.

Main job function:

Assess and evaluate individuals problems through the use of case history, interview and observation and provide individual or group counselling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.

Experience and knowledge of Psychologist:

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and in a community setting.
  • Knowledge of mental health legislation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the research process within clinical services.
  • Evidence of audit competency.
  • Experience in management roles, both clinical and non-clinical

Skills:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • A capacity to replace old knowledge with new, to develop new skills and adopt new attitudes.
  • Calmness with challenging patients, carers, colleagues and team members.
  • High standards of interviewing skills is essential.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to develop leadership skills with a multi disciplinary team.
  • An interest in how people think and feel.
  • Excellent and listerning skills.
  • The ability to put people at ease and inspire trust and confidence.
  • Good investigation skills.
  • An interest and ability in science and medicine.
  • The ability to work under pressure and make well judge decisions.

Qualifications to work as an Clinical Psychologist

  • Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology).
  • Doctoral level qualification (or equivalent) in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
  • Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) is desirable.
  • Additional training in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches, EMDR or Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.

Create a job alert for this search

Psychologist • Leicester, Leicestershire, UK

Similar jobs

Educational Psychologist - £58,000 - £68,000 A Year - Remote

CF PsychologyWigston Magna, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Remote
Full-time

Educational Psychologist needed for remote work, assessing children with special needs.Offers competitive salary, benefits, and career growth. Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Hand Therapist - Band 6

FlexzoNorthampton, ENG, GB
Temporary

Senior Hand Therapist – Band 6 (Fixed Term Maternity Cover).Location: Northampton General Hospital, Northamptonshire.Contract&... Show more

 • Promoted

Independent Trauma Incident Counsellor (North West, England, United Kingdom)

TELUS HealthNottingham, England, GB
Full-time

Location: North West, England, United Kingdom | 🔄Self-Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar.As a Critical Incident affiliate clinician, you will provide on-site group and individual... Show more

 • Promoted

Clinical Psychologist

Jupiter RecruitmentDaventry, England, GB
Part-time +1

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Clinical Psychologist to work in a specialist nursing home based in the Daventry, Northamptonshire and a private hospital based in the Cam... Show more

 • Promoted

Forensic Preceptorship Psychologist: Training & Supervision

Practice Plus GroupLeicester, England, GB
Full-time

A healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Preceptorship Psychologist to provide clinical support and oversee an Integrated Mental Health Team in a prison setting.The ideal candidate will hold... Show more

 • Promoted

Consultant Psychiatrist

Jarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentNottingham, England, GB
Full-time +1

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Consultant Psychiatrists for a full time NHS post for the Department of Old Age Psychiatry based in Nottingham.This employer is one of the largest m... Show more

 • Promoted

Childrens Centre Deputy Manager

Swan Family Centres LimitedLeicester, United Kingdom
Full-time +2

Children's Contact Centre Deputy Manager.Tuesday-Saturday (including bank holidays).This is initially a temporary position for 6 months, with the potential to become permanent subject to business n... Show more

 • Promoted

Clinical Neuropsychologist – Neuro Rehab & Impact

Active Care Group RecruitmentNottingham, England, GB
Full-time

A leading neuro and mental healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Neuropsychologist to work at the Nottingham Neurological Rehabilitation Centre.The successful candidate will coordinat... Show more

 • Promoted

Teacher of Psychology

Clarence RecruitmentEngland, Leicestershire, Leicester
Full-time
Quick Apply

Teacher of Psychology (KS4 & A-Level).Day Rate - £146 - £205 MPS/UPS dependent on experience.Teacher of Psychology - KS4 & A-Level.Clarence Recruitment is delighted to be working with a suc... Show more

Senior Hand Therapist – Band 6

FlexzoNorthampton, England, GB
Temporary

Senior Hand Therapist – Band 6 (Fixed Term Maternity Cover).Location: Northampton General Hospital, Northamptonshire.Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover.Salary: Band 6 NHS Agenda for Change.N... Show more

 • Promoted

ER Adviser

SF Partners AdminLeicester, GB
Temporary

Location: Loughborough (Hybrid Working).Contract Type: Temporary Contract until March 2027.Reporting To: Employee Relations Business Partner.SF Partners is working with a well-established organisat... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Consultant Psychiatrist in IDD

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustNottingham, England, GB
Full-time +1

Consultant Psychiatrist in IDD.The closing date is 31 May 2026.Applications are invited for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist working within the Highbury hospital Inpatient Assessment and Treatme... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Professor

University of NottinghamNottingham, England, GB
Full-time

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology who can demonstrate an emerging international research profile that complements and expands upon our existing strengths.... Show more

 • Promoted

Deputy Manager Childrens Home

Portman Recruitment LtdNorthampton, ENG, GB
Full-time

Deputy Manager Children's Residential Home\n.Up to £35,500 per annum + sleep-in payments.Are you ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?.We're recruiting on ... Show more

 • Promoted

Divisional Activities Lead - Central Division

Barchester HealthcareNorthampton, ENG, GB
Full-time

Barchester's Central Division has an opportunity for a new Divisional Activities Lead.In this key role, you will support the activity coordinator staff in the homes across the division and driv... Show more

 • Promoted

DMWS – Counsellor

Confederation of Service CharitiesNorthampton, England, GB
Part-time

Are you a passionate, dedicated counsellor looking for your next role?.A recognised counselling qualification.Current membership of the BACP or another equivalent body.At least 2 years relevant exp... Show more

 • Promoted

Independent Critical Incident Counsellor On-Site Travel

TELUS HealthNottingham, England, GB
Full-time

A healthcare service provider is looking for a Critical Incident affiliate clinician to provide on-site and virtual support to corporate clients in England and Ireland.This role requires travelling... Show more

 • Promoted

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Active Care Group RecruitmentNottingham, England, GB
Full-time

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare.We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Nottingham... Show more