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Consultant Practitioner Psychologist- Acute CAMHS

Haywards Heath RH16 4NQ

Key information

Pay
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
23 Oct 2026
Closing date
8 Nov 2026

About this role

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. In order to be a successful Consultant Clinical Psychologist in our team you will be: Registered with HCPC. Experienced in risk management. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role. Able to communicate effectively in complex and challenging circumstances to support professional decision-making. Adaptable, organised, compassionate and a team player. Experienced in working within a multidisciplinary environment. Experienced in supporting children, young people and families experiencing significant mental health difficulties. It would also be advantageous if you have your own car, as the role will involve direct work with young people and their families in their homes and communities across Sussex. We actively encourage informal discussions prior to application. Please contact Kylee Brennan (SPFT CAMHS Acute General Manager; kylee.brennan@nhs.net ) to discuss the wider service, or Louisa Bravery, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Professional Lead for Psychological Professions, CAMHS, Early Intervention and Perinatal Services, louisa.bravery2@nhs.net to discuss the role and opportunities within the Trust.