Clinical Lead-Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

A Vacancy at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.

Location: Lenworth Clinic in Ashford, Kent.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, or equivalent for psychotherapists.
• Significant experience working within mental health services (ideally children and young people’s services).
• Membership with relevant organisations such as HCPC, BABCP, BPC or UKCP.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Responsibilities

• Clinical lead responsibilities for the service, collaborating with the team manager to run a safe and effective service; deputise as the most senior member of the team in absence.
• Maintain own caseload of assessment, individual and group interventions; share clinical expertise to build team knowledge and skills.
• Work confidently with complex mental health presentations in children and young people and with the personal and professional network relevant to the young person.
• Attend organisational meetings to represent the local team, contribute to delivery of evidence‑based interventions and identify training needs.
• Offer regular clinical supervision to the team and support development of trainees where within competence.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Diversity and Inclusion

We warmly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and proactively encourage applications from under‑represented communities.

Ethical & Equality Statement: This role supports the UK Equality Act 2010 and promotes a culture of inclusion.

Advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026.

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