Job summary
Are you a registered CBT Psychotherapist/Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed CBT Therapist/ Psychologist to join our well established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the clinical team within the Liaison service.
It is fantastic time to join the Liaison Psychiatry service as we are developing our services to CORE24!
This role covers Pembury and Maidstone Hospitals, and reduced hours will also be considered.
The Service - Liaison Psychiatry
The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward. The liaison team can then offer advice, support or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that an individual's physical and mental health are considered holistically, it is possible for the whole healthcare team to ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.
KMPT | Our Services - Liaison Psychiatry
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
As a CBT Psychotherapist or Psychologist you will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.
This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for development of clinics, consultation, and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.
You will have access to regular supervision and team support to develop your own practice in Liaison, whilst supporting the MDT in providing quick, effective, accessible services .
CBT Psychotherapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Essential Qualifications and Experience
You will have a specialist post graduate CBT qualification with BABCP registration OR a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology with HCPC registration. Experience in a range of clinical settings with the ability to support people in acute distress is required.
About us
We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.
Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.
We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.
Details
Date posted
17 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
380-WK0247-A-E
Job locations
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone, Kent
ME16 9QQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate CBT or Doctorate Qualification, BABCP/HCPC
- Specialist training
Experience
Essential
- Years of Experience
- Hours of supervised practice
- Relevant AMH/ acute/urgent care/physical health experience demonstrated
- Good assessment & formulation skills
- Effective MDT working
- Teaching, Reflective practice, liaising with other agencies
Desirable
- Previous A&E Liaison or long term conditions experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate CBT or Doctorate Qualification, BABCP/HCPC
- Specialist training
Experience
Essential
- Years of Experience
- Hours of supervised practice
- Relevant AMH/ acute/urgent care/physical health experience demonstrated
- Good assessment & formulation skills
- Effective MDT working
- Teaching, Reflective practice, liaising with other agencies
Desirable
- Previous A&E Liaison or long term conditions experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone, Kent
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone, Kent
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Salary range
- £47,810 - £54,710 per year