Clinical Psychologist

Company: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Hailsham
Job Description:

Senior Practitioner Psychologist

Provide clinical services to children and young people aged 12‑17 with complex needs in Lansdowne Secure Children’s Home, Hailsham, East Sussex.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing and delivering therapeutic interventions for young people.
  • Consulting, supporting and training residential and educational staff.
  • Supervising other psychological professionals when applicable.
  • Collaborating with the multidisciplinary health team and receiving supervision from a Principal Clinical Psychologist.

Additional duties:

  • Attend training in Level 1 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) as part of recruitment and ongoing professional development.
  • Work 30 hours per week, typically Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with flexible start‑finish times where possible.

The role is within a 12‑bed secure children’s home that supports trauma‑informed, formulation‑driven care within the Children and Young People’s Secure Estate (CYPSE) framework.

Eligibility: Licensed Practitioner Psychologist with a clinical or forensic background who supports children and young people who have experienced early adversity.

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Posted: May 9th, 2026