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NHS Clinical Psychologist Faces Unemployment
22 Aug
Summary
- A clinical psychologist trainee faces unemployment after nearly ten years with the NHS.
- She is considering a move to the private sector due to a lack of permanent roles.
- The NHS reports a 15% rise in clinical psychologists over five years.
A clinical psychologist in training is confronting unemployment after dedicating almost ten years to NHS programs. The shortage of available positions within the organization has led her to consider pursuing opportunities in the private sector. This situation comes amid broader concerns about the availability of permanent roles for mental health workers within the NHS, with an increase in temporary contracts being a point of contention.
Protests have been held regarding the lack of permanent positions for trained mental health staff in the NHS. While the Department of Health and Social Care stated that the number of employed clinical psychologists has risen by 15% in the last five years, individuals in training express uncertainty about their future career prospects within the organization, citing a gap between being trained and securing qualified jobs.
