Principal Psychologist - MH Liaison Psychology | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £68,852 - £79,638 per annum pro rata incl. 5% Fringe High Cost Allowance |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, SS16 5NL |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7955177/364-A-9993 |
Summary
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.
The Principal Psychologist role comprises:
· 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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026