Job summary

The post holder will work 5 sessions (2.5 days) within MOSAIC Social CommunicationAssessment Service (SCAS) and 5 sessions (2.5 days) within the MOSAIC Child andAdolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The post provides an excellentopportunity to gain clinical skills in assessment and intervention, as well as servicedelivery and evaluation. The main duties of the post holder in the SCAS team arecoordination of referrals, liaising with referrers, parents, and other agencies. There areopportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary Autism assessments of children aged 4 -19. As part CAMHS, the post holder's key role will be assisting the CAMHS team indeveloping meaningful outcome monitoring process including gathering outcome dataand supporting the team manager with compiling reports for the commissioning group.There will also be opportunities to support the Clinical Psychologists in deliveringPositive Behaviour Support assessments and interventions for children and youngpeople with challenging behaviour. There will also be opportunities for clinical workalongside other members of the multidisciplinary team

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting Clinical Psychologists and other multidisciplinary team members in their work. For this role, there is a particular emphasis on diagnostic assessment for young people where there are concerns about social communication and interaction as well as their mental health. In addition to contributing to multidisciplinary autism assessments, the post-holder will be supporting with waiting list oversight, coordination of referrals and evaluation of clinical support.

There will be opportunities for service-related research and audit, as well as the chance to take part in user involvement and quality improvement projects.

The post holder will be involved in coordinating referrals, organising assessment clinics, as well as in assisting the team in their outcome monitoring process including managing databases and compiling reports.

The post holder will also be part of the assessing team delivering and observing behavioral observations such as ADOS.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8303431

Job locations

Kentish Town Health Centre

2 Barthlomew Road

London

NW5 2BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details about the roles and requirements of the vacancy.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for more details about the roles and requirements of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualification/Training/Education

Essential

• A 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent

Desirable

• Further training or qualifications in learning disabilities or mental health

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children or adolescents .
• Experience of people with challenging behaviour or complex difficulties
• Ability to form positive working relationships and work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience or training in the use of ADOS
• Experience in the use of cognitive assessments
• Experience of working children with autistic spectrum disorders and their families
• Experience of working with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to form effective working relationships with people from a range of communities, ethnic groups and professions
• Systematic methodological approach to work, commitment to the field and ambition
• Good communication and interviewing skills.
• Strong written communication skills
• Computer literacy, competence with SPSS and experience of using software programmes to record, analyse and present data effectively
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support approach
• Knowledge of Autism

Desirable

• Knowledge and appreciation of the roles of other CAMHS workers and other professional groups providing medical and therapeutic services in services for children with disabilities.
• Experience of service evaluation or clinical audit .

Person Specification Qualification/Training/Education Essential A 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent Desirable Further training or qualifications in learning disabilities or mental health Previous Experience Essential Experience of working with children or adolescents . Experience of people with challenging behaviour or complex difficulties Ability to form positive working relationships and work effectively as part of a team Desirable Experience or training in the use of ADOS Experience in the use of cognitive assessments Experience of working children with autistic spectrum disorders and their families Experience of working with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to form effective working relationships with people from a range of communities, ethnic groups and professions Systematic methodological approach to work, commitment to the field and ambition Good communication and interviewing skills. Strong written communication skills Computer literacy, competence with SPSS and experience of using software programmes to record, analyse and present data effectively Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support approach Knowledge of Autism Desirable Knowledge and appreciation of the roles of other CAMHS workers and other professional groups providing medical and therapeutic services in services for children with disabilities. Experience of service evaluation or clinical audit .

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kentish Town Health Centre

2 Barthlomew Road

London

NW5 2BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kentish Town Health Centre

2 Barthlomew Road

London

NW5 2BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Would you like to join a warm, welcoming, inclusive, and diverse core generic teamwithin Barnet CAMHS, committed to delivering high-quality care to children, young people, and families?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Specialist Family & Systemic Psychotherapistto work across Barnet Generic CAMHS team, based at Edgware Community Hospital.

Barnet CAMHS is an increasing diversemultidisciplinary 0-18 service providing care for children and young people experiencing moderate to severe emotional and mental health difficulties, including complex presentations anda range ofneurodevelopmental needs. Our approach is compassionate, creative, flexible, evidence-based, and systemically informed, with a strong focus on supporting families and carers.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead family therapy clinics

• Provide clinical supervision to junior family therapists, systemic practitioners and / or psychological therapists

• Provide systemic family therapy treatments as part of regular family therapy clinics and as a sole systemic family therapist
• Provide generic CAMHS assessments
• Participate in the developments and running of groups eg NVR or multi family groups
• Work closely with our partnership agencies in THRIVE informed pathways
• Participate and contribute in multidisciplinary teams, reflective process groups and regular systemic discipline meetings
• Access a variety of training opportunities of the North London Foundation trust which now also includes the Tavistock and Portman clinic
• Contribute to clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement, including audits and research.
• Develop and deliver trainingaligned with systemic practice and specialist areas.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job summary

The Whole Family Service is a highly specialist CAMHS which works with families who might have a complex relationship with help. The service uses creative and flexible approaches to engage families whose multiple difficulties mean they might not be able to access a traditional clinic-based service. The service is co-located across local authority services to enable effective partnership working and facilitate coordination amongst professional networks.

The service is comprised of two teams, the Whole Family Team with Perinatal Specialist (WFT-P) and the Whole Family Team (WFT). The WFT-P is a highly specialist service offering psychological therapy to families during pregnancy and with babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 5 years. The WFT is based with Camden local authority social care teams such as safeguarding and family help (previously children's services), alternative education provision (e.g. SEMH school, PRUs), youth justice, early help and the adolescent prototype team. The teams offer both direct assessments, interventions and consultation to other professionals and comprise of Psychology, Systemic Family Therapy, Child Psychotherapy and Psychiatry, Mental Health Nurses, and Senior Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be expected to spend their time in the WFT supporting the team clinical delivery of a high standard by attending team referral meetings, providing supervision, and attending weekly clinical team and business meetings.

The post holder will be based between 5 Pancras Square, the local authority head office, and an allocated specialist Camden service as a link worker to the Primary PRU.

The post holder will hold a complex caseload within the Primary PRU and multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a range of clinical assessments and offering highly skilled treatments or therapies that are outcome focused and evidence based, using appropriate therapeutic modalities.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year Per annum including HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8233111

Job locations

London Borough of Camden - NLFT - Whole Family Team

5 St Panrcas Square

King's Cross, London,

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. The post holder will hold their own complex caseload within the team including responsibilities for risk management and clinical governance, planning and prioritising these

2. Undertake clinical assessments of service users/patients and offer highly skilled treatment or therapy using appropriate therapeutic modalities

3. Work with team manager on intake and referral coordination

4. Provide consultation to external agencies as required such as GPs/schools/Local authorities

Please find Job Description and Person Specification for further details relating to this vacancy.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. The post holder will hold their own complex caseload within the team including responsibilities for risk management and clinical governance, planning and prioritising these 2. Undertake clinical assessments of service users/patients and offer highly skilled treatment or therapy using appropriate therapeutic modalities 3. Work with team manager on intake and referral coordination 4. Provide consultation to external agencies as required such as GPs/schools/Local authorities Please find Job Description and Person Specification for further details relating to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registrations

Essential

• Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
• Registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) is required.
• Qualification/training in providing supervision.

Desirable

• Additional trainings in CYP Psychological Therapies, e.g. CBT, CBT for ASD/LD or Systemic
• Additional trainings in: NVR, PBS, AMBIT, EMDR, TF-CBT, DDP, DBT, NET

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management Personal duty of care
• Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
• Ability to manage own caseload and diary autonomously
• Ability to assess, formulate, plan and deliver evidence-based care to young people and families.

Desirable

• Skills/ AbilitiesStrong awareness of staff wellbeing needs and track history of implementing mechanisms of support
• Some experience of clinical management of staff
• Some experience of facilitating staff reflective spaces or consultations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Personal QualitiesDemonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
• Demonstrates their ability to embody the Trust Values
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet Services needs
• Ability to work closely and effectively within a team

Desirable

• Experience of working across complex multi-agency networks
• Experience of EDI Champion Role/PCREF

Person Specification Qualifications/ Registrations Essential Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level Registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) is required. Qualification/training in providing supervision. Desirable Additional trainings in CYP Psychological Therapies, e.g. CBT, CBT for ASD/LD or Systemic Additional trainings in: NVR, PBS, AMBIT, EMDR, TF-CBT, DDP, DBT, NET Skills/ Abilities Essential High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management Personal duty of care Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources Ability to manage own caseload and diary autonomously Ability to assess, formulate, plan and deliver evidence-based care to young people and families. Desirable Skills/ AbilitiesStrong awareness of staff wellbeing needs and track history of implementing mechanisms of support Some experience of clinical management of staff Some experience of facilitating staff reflective spaces or consultations Personal Qualities Essential Personal QualitiesDemonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues Demonstrates their ability to embody the Trust Values Flexible approach to working hours to meet Services needs Ability to work closely and effectively within a team Desirable Experience of working across complex multi-agency networks Experience of EDI Champion Role/PCREF

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

London Borough of Camden - NLFT - Whole Family Team

5 St Panrcas Square

King's Cross, London,

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

London Borough of Camden - NLFT - Whole Family Team

5 St Panrcas Square

King's Cross, London,

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The SCAN service Supports children & young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and neuro-developmental conditions, who attend special schools, where the degree of impairment is significant and coupled with mental health difficulties including severe challenging behaviour. SCAN works closely with the Cheviots (Enfield Children's Social Services), Paediatricians, and both Special and Mainstream Schools.

The STAY team works with young people with special needs and behaviour challenges and for whom there is a risk of home or school breakdown and admission to hospital or residential school/placement.

Clinical appointments are provided at both the service base and in local special schools and other multi-agency settings. Joint working, consultation and liaison with other professionals, services and agencies are a regular feature of the work within a CAMHS setting.

Main duties of the job

This role is for an experienced psychologist with interest or specialist knowledge around children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and neuro-developmental conditions and needs which require specialist community CAMHS services.

Whilst providing specialist external consultation; assessment and intervention, the post holder as part of the Multidisciplinary team provides clinical knowledge and a valuable resource.

They will also provide direct clinical supervision as appropriate of identified staff.

This role comes with all the support required in order for the post holder to fulfil all the requirements of the role with job planning and regular supervision, as well as being part of a supportive MDT.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Barnet CAMHS as CAMHS practitioner. This is role is suitable for someone who is passionate about providing high quality care and support to young people with a range of mental health and neurodevelopment conditions. The post hold would be expected to work as care coordinator to children and young people with a range of needs including neurodevelopmental and mental health who are waiting for an assessment or a therapeutic intervention.

The role primarily entails providing therapeutic assessments and brief interventions to children, young people and their families referred to the service. The role will also involve liaising with clinicians with the service and external services to support and stabilise a young person and their family, manage risks and promote integration into academic and social settings.

Barnet CAMHS use the THRIVE Framework when thinking about the mental health and wellbeing needs of children, young people and families. The Framework is needs-led and are defined by the children, young people and their families, alongside professionals, through shared decision making. The post sits predominantly sits within the Getting Help and Getting More Help needs based grouping of the Framework. However, Getting Advice and Getting Risk Support are also relevant within the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as care coordinator, assessing and treating children and young people in your care routinely and work under the supervision of the team manager and senior clinicians to manage these situations effectively.

You will work with other CAMHS practitioners in the service from all disciplines. You will be a member of a number of internal and external professional networks to ensure that care plans for individual children and services across agencies are co-ordinated efficiently and effectively. This post is a clinical post and the expectation of time management is the majority of time is spent in actual clinical practice.

You will offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non- psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedure. You will also clinically and/or professionally supervise, advise or manage junior members and trainees of the team.

The post holder will utilise research skills for QI and make positive contributions to any future service developments and the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care pathways.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8293640

Job locations

CAMHS Holly Oak Edgware Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

Edgware

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.

2. To plan and implement formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy.

3. To implement a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

5. To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.

6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide specialist assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. 2. To plan and implement formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy. 3. To implement a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. 4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. 5. To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans. 6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in a core mental health profession: oNursing (RMN, RGN or RSCN) with additional therapeutic qualifications oClinical or Counselling Psychology (eligible for chartered status) oSystemic Family Psychotherapy oChild & Adolescent Psychotherapy (eligible for full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists) oSocial Worker with additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. systemic family therapy or CYP IAPT trainings oFirst level qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy with additional short course certificate level in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs e.g. CBT, family therapy or equivalent with related CAMHS experience.
• Current professional registration as applicable: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), or BABCP

Desirable

• Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
• Relevant training on safeguarding and child protection.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of well-developed clinical skills.
• Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks.
• Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown.
• Ability to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment
• Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS. Understanding of NICE Guidelines for mental health disorders Knowledge of CYP-IAPT and rationale for ROMs Knowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to children and adolescents including safeguarding children and young people, child protection procedures and policies.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems. Accurate record keeping.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience in family therapy processes.
• Knowledge of development in inter- agency partnership.
• Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
• Teaching skills in clinical settings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of case load management. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of well-developed clinical skills.
• Previous experience of working with young people in a mental health setting.
• Experience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of young people and adolescents across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Working knowledge and competence in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic). Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks. Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown. Ability to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience in setting up and facilitating groups. Experience in family therapy processes. Knowledge of development in inter- agency partnership. Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups. Teaching skills in clinical settings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A positive approach to working with children, adolescents and families. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to travel between bases and within the community as required for the post. Commitment to equal opportunities. Self-motivated, assertive and flexible

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification in a core mental health profession: oNursing (RMN, RGN or RSCN) with additional therapeutic qualifications oClinical or Counselling Psychology (eligible for chartered status) oSystemic Family Psychotherapy oChild & Adolescent Psychotherapy (eligible for full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists) oSocial Worker with additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. systemic family therapy or CYP IAPT trainings oFirst level qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy with additional short course certificate level in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs e.g. CBT, family therapy or equivalent with related CAMHS experience. Current professional registration as applicable: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), or BABCP Desirable Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities. Relevant training on safeguarding and child protection. Skills/ Abilities Essential Evidence of well-developed clinical skills. Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks. Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown. Ability to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS. Understanding of NICE Guidelines for mental health disorders Knowledge of CYP-IAPT and rationale for ROMs Knowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to children and adolescents including safeguarding children and young people, child protection procedures and policies. Good computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems. Accurate record keeping. Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Experience in family therapy processes. Knowledge of development in inter- agency partnership. Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups. Teaching skills in clinical settings Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of case load management. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of well-developed clinical skills. Previous experience of working with young people in a mental health setting. Experience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of young people and adolescents across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Working knowledge and competence in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic). Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks. Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown. Ability to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment. Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience in setting up and facilitating groups. Experience in family therapy processes. Knowledge of development in inter- agency partnership. Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups. Teaching skills in clinical settings Personal Qualities Essential A positive approach to working with children, adolescents and families. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to travel between bases and within the community as required for the post. Commitment to equal opportunities. Self-motivated, assertive and flexible

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMHS Holly Oak Edgware Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

Edgware

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMHS Holly Oak Edgware Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway

Edgware

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you an experienced Consultant Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a passion for leadership, service development & high-quality psychological care?

Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Care Group is seeking an inspiring Lead for Psychological Practiceto provide strategic, professional leadership across our Adult MH services including Community, Specialist, Crisis, Mental Health Liaison, Dementia & Inpatient Services.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of psychological practice across a large & diverse CG. Working closely with the Lead for Psychological Practice in Family Services, CAMHS & Physical Health Psychology, you will champion psychologically informed care, provide expert guidance and ensure robust clinical governance across services.

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Psychologist with strong influencing and communication skills, who can lead and inspire a vibrant psychological workforce. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders and Applied Psychologists to support strategic planning, service development and the delivery of excellent patient care while maintaining your own clinical practice within the Care Group.

If you are passionate about shaping psychological services, developing professionals and making a lasting impact on mental health care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical and governance responsibility for all psychological practice across the Care Group, providing strategic clinical leadership and direction in continual development and provision of excellence in applied psychology
• Be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.
• Professionally responsible for delivery of the designated service across all localities.
• Accountable for own professional practice in delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with complex, severe and/or enduring mental health conditions or learning disabilities including significant challenging behaviours and risk of physical aggression.
• Lead Trust-wide development of service and represent the psychology profession on strategic groups, as agreed with the Managing Director and Director of Psychological Services.
• Represent psychology services at the General Management Team, Quality & Governance Sub-Committee and Mental Health QERG and ensure systematic governance of psychological practice
• Responsible for ensuring a coherent locality psychological leadership provided by the Consultant Clinical Psychologists, with locality responsibilities.
• Responsible for ensuring the provision of effective teaching & training for all psychologists in the designated service. To act as a highly specialist resource in providing expert advice, clinical supervision & training to less experienced colleagues across the service & to other healthcare professionals and external agencies

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustorwww.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£94,356 to £108,814 a year pa per rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-VS-26-8308969

Job locations

The Redwoods Centre

Somerby Drive

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A provisional interview date has been arranged for 11 November 2026, but this is subject to change.

For more information, please contact Ben Rogers Director of Psychological [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities A provisional interview date has been arranged for 11 November 2026, but this is subject to change. For more information, please contact Ben Rogers Director of Psychological [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• HPC registration as a clinical/counselling psychologist with Chartered Status

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist to consultant level within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings.firmed
• Working at a strategic level on a range of clinical and management issues
• Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the profession

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice HPC registration as a clinical/counselling psychologist with Chartered Status Experience Essential Working as a qualified applied psychologist to consultant level within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings.firmed Working at a strategic level on a range of clinical and management issues Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the profession

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 information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Redwoods Centre

Somerby Drive

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Redwoods Centre

Somerby Drive

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a full time fixed term contract for 12 months. The role will involve working across three Hereford-based specialist services; Oak House Inpatient Rehabilitation, Assertive Outreach Team and Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.

We are passionate about promoting a psychological understanding of psychosis, emphasising the value of lived experience and ensuring trauma informed practice is central to everyone's thinking. We are looking for a psychology graduate eager to make a difference for people living with psychosis and their families.

The successful candidate will be part of our multidisciplinary teams, working under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and Psychological Therapist to deliver individual and group psychologically-informed interventions. They will support the team with collation of outcomes measures, evaluation, audit and project work. There will also be opportunities to co-produce training alongside experts by experience, collaborate on team formulations and co-facilitate our psychoeducational groups for family members.

The post is ideally suited to psychology graduates hoping to go onto doctoral training as a practitioner psychologist.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

The role will primarily involve supporting the clinical psychologist and psychological therapist in delivering interventions such as trauma stabilisation, coping with voices, emotion regulation skills and behavioural activation. The post-holder will also support in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Decider Skills group at Oak House.

We are passionate about supporting families and carers; we run a well-established carers psychoeducational group in Early Intervention and are developing carers groups both at Oak House and in Assertive Outreach. The post holder will support in the setting up of these groups through liaising with experts by experience, developing materials and supporting the delivery and evaluation of the groups.

The post holder will be supported to develop their psychological knowledge and skills and to gain experience of wider service provision as part of their journey of professional development. They will be part of a vibrant wider community of psychological practitioners in Herefordshire and will have access to CPD and other professional forums.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is a really exciting time, we have been granted some additional monies to increase our staffing and develop our crisis model. Initially the posts out for a fixed term period with the potential to extend.

If you're a clinician who thrives on meaningful work, rapid decision-making, and the chance to potentially change the trajectory of a young person's life, this is the role that will ignite your passion. Birmingham's CAMHS Crisis & Home Treatment Team is looking for exceptional professionals who want to be part of a service that is transforming how urgent mental health care is delivered to children, young people, and their families.

This is not a traditional CAMHS post. This is frontline, relationship-driven, high-impact work where your clinical expertise becomes a lifeline for young people in their most vulnerable moments. You'll be joining a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that blends clinical excellence with creativity, compassion, and a commitment to delivering care where it matters most in the home and community.

You'll be at the heart of crisis care providing rapid assessments, safety planning, and intensive home-based interventions that prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and keep young people safely supported in their own environments.

Main duties of the job

This role provides rapid, specialist mental health support to children and young people experiencing acute mental health crisis. As a senior clinician within the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team, you will deliver urgent assessments, formulate risk and safety plans, and provide intensive home-based treatment designed to stabilise young people in their own environment and prevent unnecessary hospital admission. You will work closely with families, schools, social care, paediatrics, and inpatient services to ensure safe, coordinated care and timely discharge back into the community. You will act as a key point of contact during periods of crisis, offering skilled de-escalation, brief therapeutic interventions, and confident clinical decision-making. As part of a robust multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to case formulation, crisis planning, medication monitoring, and high-quality documentation. This role requires resilience, autonomy, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care to young people and their families during their most vulnerable moments

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership with Inclusion (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) to provide The East of England Gambling Service. We are seeking a High Intensity CBT Therapist/ Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of mental health at a time of unprecedented expansion and growth. The post holder will have the chance to make a significant difference to residents in the East of England and to be part of the development of the expansion of our service.The successful candidate will be an energetic and robust individual with sophisticated and sensitive clinical skills, and a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or the private sector. Various working locations and remote working across the East of England. Some evening work will also be required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide, evidence-based psychological therapy to people who experience gambling harms in line with the NICE guidelines. The service covers the South West of England and the majority of our work is completed online (although face to face appointments may be required depending on service needs).

• Assess and treat people experiencing gambling harms and co-occurring needs, and maintain associated records on the electronic patient record system.
• Provide high-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions; these will include at least Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for people with a broad range of needs.
• Provide consultation, liaison, and, where appropriate, clinical supervision to other professionals, including less experienced therapists, Assistant Psychologists, and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
• Undertake clinical audit and service evaluation activities to support the development of services relevant to client needs.
• Develop best-practice knowledge in working with people who gamble and promote expertise in this area, including supporting research projects where appropriate, with the guidance of the Clinical Lead.

In order to be shortlisted for this post, applicants must be qualified and FULLY accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

About us

The working environment will be a specialist NHS gambling Service staffed by a multi-disciplinary team working with outpatients. Although working as part of an MDT team, the post holder will be required to deliver specialist evidence-based psychological treatments that address the client's gambling problems and co-morbid health conditions.The post-holder will have a working base at Milton Keynes but the role is likely to be largely remote working. There will be an expectation of delivering services in other locations across the East of England region to be agreed once demand is clear.Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

333-D-AD-0634

Job locations

Arc MK

33-37 Farthing Grove

Netherfield

MK6 4JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with young people, family members and others involved in the clients care.

2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients gaming problem and/or mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

3. To work specifically with clients of the East of England Gambling Service contributing to the delivery of individual and group-based psychological treatment programmes (rooted in MI/CBT principles as well as other evidence-based approaches) in conjunction with other Psychologists in the team.

4. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

5. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

6. To liaise and share risk management information with the MDT and other professionals involved in clients care

7. To discern in collaboration with the MDT when it is appropriate to refer to and/or consult with other agencies such as social services, CMHTs and other specialist agencies.

8. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

9. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

10. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.

11. To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans including clients, their carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.

12. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with young people, family members and others involved in the clients care. 2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients gaming problem and/or mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. 3. To work specifically with clients of the East of England Gambling Service contributing to the delivery of individual and group-based psychological treatment programmes (rooted in MI/CBT principles as well as other evidence-based approaches) in conjunction with other Psychologists in the team. 4. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. 5. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. 6. To liaise and share risk management information with the MDT and other professionals involved in clients care 7. To discern in collaboration with the MDT when it is appropriate to refer to and/or consult with other agencies such as social services, CMHTs and other specialist agencies. 8. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. 9. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. 10. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. 11. To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans including clients, their carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care. 12. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Must be fully or provisionally accredited with the BABCP or have completed a BABCP accredited high intensity CBT course or diploma programme.
• Substantial specialist knowledge, theory and skills of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy acquired through diploma / degrees with BABCP accreditation.
• Critical understanding of the relevance of studies of human development, psychopathology, psychology, social issues and evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Qualified/Registered Mental Health Professional

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working in an IAPT service or other primary care setting.
• Experience of specialist cognitive-behavioural psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of adult patients in a mental health setting and presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Specialist experience acquired through having conducted substantial hours of supervised assessment and therapy during training.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
• Experience of delivering assessments and treatments remotely via video platforms.

Desirable

• Specialist psychotherapeutic working experience.
• Experience of the application of psychotherapy in difference cultural contexts.
• Experience of working within a primary care/community setting.
• Research skills and knowledge and aptitude.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Skills in the use of methods of cognitive behavioural therapy assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base treatment.
• Ability to work as a lone practitioner. To plan, organise and prioritise own work and patient caseload.
• Excellent IT and digital skills eg use of patient electronic databases, use of video platforms for patient work.
• Ability to record, monitor and report on clinical information as required.
• Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.

Desirable

• Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service.
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Must be fully or provisionally accredited with the BABCP or have completed a BABCP accredited high intensity CBT course or diploma programme. Substantial specialist knowledge, theory and skills of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy acquired through diploma / degrees with BABCP accreditation. Critical understanding of the relevance of studies of human development, psychopathology, psychology, social issues and evidence based practice. Desirable Qualified/Registered Mental Health Professional PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working in an IAPT service or other primary care setting. Experience of specialist cognitive-behavioural psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of adult patients in a mental health setting and presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Specialist experience acquired through having conducted substantial hours of supervised assessment and therapy during training. Experience of teaching, training and supervision. Experience of delivering assessments and treatments remotely via video platforms. Desirable Specialist psychotherapeutic working experience. Experience of the application of psychotherapy in difference cultural contexts. Experience of working within a primary care/community setting. Research skills and knowledge and aptitude. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential Skills in the use of methods of cognitive behavioural therapy assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base treatment. Ability to work as a lone practitioner. To plan, organise and prioritise own work and patient caseload. Excellent IT and digital skills eg use of patient electronic databases, use of video platforms for patient work. Ability to record, monitor and report on clinical information as required. Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings. Desirable Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service. Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arc MK

33-37 Farthing Grove

Netherfield

MK6 4JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arc MK

33-37 Farthing Grove

Netherfield

MK6 4JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Harrow's internationally recognised trauma-informed adult mental health services are seeking a Consultant Psychologist to provide whole-systems psychological leadership across an agreed portfolio. The post will focus mainly on acute services, including two inpatient wards, the Home Treatment Team, Mental Health Emergency Assessment Centre and Psychiatric Liaison, alongside operational management and clinical responsibilities within the community adult mental health hub.

Working across acute and community pathways, the post-holder will promote continuity of psychological care and embed psychologically informed, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice throughout the service-user journey. They will provide strategic, professional and operational leadership to psychology and psychological therapies staff, influence multidisciplinary care and service development, and support high-quality assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex mental health presentations.

The post-holder will lead the continued development and implementation of Harrow's Trauma-Informed Approaches model across adult mental health services. They will build on established published work across acute and community settings (Nikopaschos et al., 2023; 2025)that has informed national policy, including NHS England's Guidelines for Acute Inpatient Mental Health Care for Adults and Older Adults (2023).

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide consultant-level clinical, professional, strategic and operational leadership across the agreed portfolio, with primary responsibility for the leadership and development of psychology within acute adult mental health services. They will also hold defined operational management and clinical responsibilities within community adult mental health services, supporting an integrated whole-system approach.

As a senior leader, the post-holder will work closely with service and clinical leads and the wider multidisciplinary workforce to shape psychologically informed pathways, improve continuity between acute and community care, and contribute to service planning, quality improvement, governance, workforce development and evaluation. They will provide highly specialist assessment, formulation, consultation and intervention in relation to complex presentations and systems, alongside supervision, teaching, training and expert advice.

The post-holder will provide professional leadership to psychology and psychological therapies staff, support safe and effective practice, and develop the capability of the wider workforce to deliver psychologically informed care. They will play a central role in embedding Trauma-Informed Approaches, strengthening the learning culture, supporting research and audit, and ensuring that service development is informed by evidence, outcomes and service-user experience.

About us

There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£85,641 to £97,746 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-J-HA-0758

Job locations

Northwick Park Mental Health Unit

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KR 1: Clinical and client care

To lead, plan and ensure the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychotherapy service across the adult mental health pathway, while maintaining effective psychological interfaces with community services.

To provide expert psychological assessment, formulation, consultation and intervention for service users with severe, complex and high-risk presentations, including psychosis, trauma-related difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, interpersonal difficulties and co-occurring substance use or neurodevelopmental needs.

To offer expert advice where clinical information is incomplete, contradictory or contested, integrating psychological, social, cultural, developmental and risk information to support complex decision-making.

To provide culturally responsive and accessible interventions with service users, carers and families when indicated.

To ensure that assessment and intervention are proportionate to the acute context and support stabilisation, relational safety, recovery, discharge planning and continuity of care.

To assess and monitor risk, contribute to formulation-based risk management plans and support multidisciplinary decision-making in situations involving significant uncertainty or potential harm.

To undertake direct clinical work where this adds specialist value, while balancing clinical activity with strategic leadership and operational responsibilities.

To ensure that pathways facilitate timely transfer, discharge and follow-up between inpatient, crisis and community teams.

KR 2: Leadership for team and service clinical functioning

To be the senior psychology lead for the agreed whole systems adult mental health portfolio (predominantly acute adult mental health services with additional community adult mental health responsibilities) and provide visible, accessible and authoritative professional leadership.

To ensure that all adult mental health teams work within a coherent psychologically informed and trauma-informed framework, promoting psychological safety, relational practice and least restrictive care.

To chair or contribute to relevant service, governance and psychology meetings and ensure agreed actions are implemented and reviewed.

To provide defined operational management support and oversight to community psychology provision, including advice on capacity, demand, prioritisation, caseload systems, access, quality and complex staffing matters.

To support effective clinical and operational interfaces between acute and community psychology services, reducing fragmentation and promoting continuity across transitions.

To advise senior managers and multidisciplinary colleagues on the psychological dimensions of service delivery, workforce wellbeing, team functioning and complex clinical care.

To lead approaches that improve access, experience and outcomes for diverse local communities and proactively challenge discrimination and inequity.

To support teams following serious incidents, highly distressing events or sustained operational pressure, within the boundaries of the role and Trust processes.

KR 3: Policy, strategy and service development

To interpret national, Trust and divisional policy and guidance and lead its implementation within the post-holders area of responsibility.

To lead the strategic development of acute psychology provision and contribute to the development of adult mental health pathways across inpatient, crisis and community services.

To identify service gaps, develop business cases and options appraisals, and lead agreed improvement programmes that may affect more than one service area.

To ensure meaningful involvement of service users and carers in service design, delivery, evaluation and improvement.

To participate in, and lead where appropriate, Trust, divisional and borough committees, working groups and transformation programmes.

To establish standards, pathways and operating procedures that clarify the contribution of psychological professions across acute and community care.

To monitor the impact of developments through agreed quality, experience, outcome and equality measures.

Please see attached JD for full details.

Job description Job responsibilities KR 1: Clinical and client care To lead, plan and ensure the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychotherapy service across the adult mental health pathway, while maintaining effective psychological interfaces with community services. To provide expert psychological assessment, formulation, consultation and intervention for service users with severe, complex and high-risk presentations, including psychosis, trauma-related difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, interpersonal difficulties and co-occurring substance use or neurodevelopmental needs. To offer expert advice where clinical information is incomplete, contradictory or contested, integrating psychological, social, cultural, developmental and risk information to support complex decision-making. To provide culturally responsive and accessible interventions with service users, carers and families when indicated. To ensure that assessment and intervention are proportionate to the acute context and support stabilisation, relational safety, recovery, discharge planning and continuity of care. To assess and monitor risk, contribute to formulation-based risk management plans and support multidisciplinary decision-making in situations involving significant uncertainty or potential harm. To undertake direct clinical work where this adds specialist value, while balancing clinical activity with strategic leadership and operational responsibilities. To ensure that pathways facilitate timely transfer, discharge and follow-up between inpatient, crisis and community teams. KR 2: Leadership for team and service clinical functioning To be the senior psychology lead for the agreed whole systems adult mental health portfolio (predominantly acute adult mental health services with additional community adult mental health responsibilities) and provide visible, accessible and authoritative professional leadership. To ensure that all adult mental health teams work within a coherent psychologically informed and trauma-informed framework, promoting psychological safety, relational practice and least restrictive care. To chair or contribute to relevant service, governance and psychology meetings and ensure agreed actions are implemented and reviewed. To provide defined operational management support and oversight to community psychology provision, including advice on capacity, demand, prioritisation, caseload systems, access, quality and complex staffing matters. To support effective clinical and operational interfaces between acute and community psychology services, reducing fragmentation and promoting continuity across transitions. To advise senior managers and multidisciplinary colleagues on the psychological dimensions of service delivery, workforce wellbeing, team functioning and complex clinical care. To lead approaches that improve access, experience and outcomes for diverse local communities and proactively challenge discrimination and inequity. To support teams following serious incidents, highly distressing events or sustained operational pressure, within the boundaries of the role and Trust processes. KR 3: Policy, strategy and service development To interpret national, Trust and divisional policy and guidance and lead its implementation within the post-holders area of responsibility. To lead the strategic development of acute psychology provision and contribute to the development of adult mental health pathways across inpatient, crisis and community services. To identify service gaps, develop business cases and options appraisals, and lead agreed improvement programmes that may affect more than one service area. To ensure meaningful involvement of service users and carers in service design, delivery, evaluation and improvement. To participate in, and lead where appropriate, Trust, divisional and borough committees, working groups and transformation programmes. To establish standards, pathways and operating procedures that clarify the contribution of psychological professions across acute and community care. To monitor the impact of developments through agreed quality, experience, outcome and equality measures. Please see attached JD for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and registration

Essential

• Professional doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the HCPC for registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Advanced post-qualification training in one or more specialist areas relevant to adult mental health, equivalent to postgraduate diploma level through formal study or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning
• Completed training in clinical supervision

Desirable

• Formal leadership, management, quality improvement or organisational consultancy qualification.
• Additional training relevant to acute care, trauma informed practice, psychosis, complex emotional needs, neuropsychology or systemic practice.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health, including significant experience in acute inpatient, crisis or closely related services.
• Demonstrable experience as a senior clinical specialist with service-level leadership responsibilities.
• Experience of expert assessment, formulation and intervention with adults presenting with severe, complex and high-risk mental health needs.
• Experience of leading psychological provision within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems.
• Experience of operational and people management, including supervision, appraisal, recruitment, workload allocation and management of performance or conduct concerns.
• Experience of supporting or overseeing services across more than one team or pathway, including managing interfaces and transitions. (
• Experience of developing and implementing service changes that have impact beyond a single team.
• Experience of clinical governance, incident learning, audit, quality improvement and outcome measurement.
• Experience of teaching, consultation and supervision across professional groups and levels of seniority.
• Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, inequality and accessibility within local communities.

Desirable

• Experience of community mental health hub leadership or operational oversight.
• Experience of budget management, business-case development or workforce modelling.
• Record of publication or presentation in academic, professional or service settings.

Person Specification Qualifications and registration Essential Professional doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the HCPC for registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and evidence of continuing professional development. Advanced post-qualification training in one or more specialist areas relevant to adult mental health, equivalent to postgraduate diploma level through formal study or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning Completed training in clinical supervision Desirable Formal leadership, management, quality improvement or organisational consultancy qualification. Additional training relevant to acute care, trauma informed practice, psychosis, complex emotional needs, neuropsychology or systemic practice. Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health, including significant experience in acute inpatient, crisis or closely related services. Demonstrable experience as a senior clinical specialist with service-level leadership responsibilities. Experience of expert assessment, formulation and intervention with adults presenting with severe, complex and high-risk mental health needs. Experience of leading psychological provision within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems. Experience of operational and people management, including supervision, appraisal, recruitment, workload allocation and management of performance or conduct concerns. Experience of supporting or overseeing services across more than one team or pathway, including managing interfaces and transitions. ( Experience of developing and implementing service changes that have impact beyond a single team. Experience of clinical governance, incident learning, audit, quality improvement and outcome measurement. Experience of teaching, consultation and supervision across professional groups and levels of seniority. Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, inequality and accessibility within local communities. Desirable Experience of community mental health hub leadership or operational oversight. Experience of budget management, business-case development or workforce modelling. Record of publication or presentation in academic, professional or service settings.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northwick Park Mental Health Unit

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northwick Park Mental Health Unit

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust Clinical Health Psychology is delighted to be offering a B4 Assistant Psychologist post in the Waltham Forest Persistent Pain Management Service. This established and valued post presents an excellent opportunity to develop and extend psychological competencies in a specialist setting, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team. The current post holder will be leaving the service due to a successful application to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training course.

The successful candidate will contribute to and be a part of an evolving Persistent Pain Management Service and a wider Clinical Health Service within the trust and will support and work directly under the clinical supervision of a clinical psychologist to help enhance the psychological aspect of pain management within the Persistent Pain Management Service. This will include carrying out assessments, facilitating group and individual interventions, and contributing to service evaluation.

We are looking for a psychology graduate who is highly motivated, with excellent communication and empathy skills who can work independently and integrate into the multidisciplinary Persistent Pain Service, as well as being proactive in establishing links with other Secondary and Primary Care services and local third sector organisations.

Applicants must have a recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology and have the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society.

Main duties of the job

The job involves working in the Community Persistent Pain Management Service, based at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Waltham Forest. The post holder will be responsible for brief manualised treatment, after assessment has been undertaken by the Clinical Psychologist. There will be an opportunity to develop assessment skills by observation of Clinical Psychologist.

As with other roles, the qualified Clinical Psychologist will retain clinical responsibility for clinical work carried out, provided that the clinical work is within the care plan specified.

The post holder will also be involved in the Pain Education sessions and Pain Management Programme, by adding to the discussions and presenting some material under supervision.

There will also be involvement in developing service resources and managing waiting lists, audit, service evaluation and research. Specific duties will be determined on the basis of skills and experience and operational service requirements, which may vary occasionally as service needs and priorities change.The main approaches used in the service are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Systemic approaches. The post holder will receive 30 minutes' supervision every week but will also have an opportunity for informal supervision while joint working.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inc (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8134335RLH-A

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate registration with BPS

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work with people presenting with physical and / or mental health challenges or other relevant problems (e.g., persistent pain, depression, anxiety)

Desirable

• Paid work in a setting providing direct care.
• Experience working with people with long term conditions
• Experience of working with people who may be deemed at risk with regard to safeguarding.
• Experience of delivering groups
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of publication in a peer reviewed journal

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to work and effectively communicate complex or sensitive information in emotionally charged settings potentially involving conflict and significant personal distress.
• Effective communication when interacting with service users and colleagues, especially when information is sensitive.
• An awareness and understanding of needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and disabilities and of contemporary issues in the field.
• An ability to link and apply psychological theory - principles, understanding and knowledge - to applied practice.
• An awareness and understanding of working with a diverse population of service users and colleagues. Particularly, the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic communities and from other groups with protected characteristics.
• An awareness of the service issues arising within a multi-cultural urban area.
• Ability to respond safely to physical and verbal aggression, drawing on training in de-escalation and breakaway where provided.
• Awareness of boundary issues between professionals and service users and psychologists.
• An understanding of statistical analysis commensurate with an honours degree in psychology.
• Experience using Microsoft and associated software for purposes of data analysis and reporting, including databases and statistical programmes such as SPSS.
• An ability to write articulate and comprehensible reports, letters and other correspondence.
• Experience of collecting research data, including questionnaire design and interviewing.

Desirable

• Knowledge of cognitive and behavioural principles and how to apply these in practice.
• Ability to travel independently.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology Eligibility for Graduate registration with BPS Desirable Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis Experience Essential Experience of work with people presenting with physical and / or mental health challenges or other relevant problems (e.g., persistent pain, depression, anxiety) Desirable Paid work in a setting providing direct care. Experience working with people with long term conditions Experience of working with people who may be deemed at risk with regard to safeguarding. Experience of delivering groups Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of publication in a peer reviewed journal Knowledge and Skills Essential High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to work and effectively communicate complex or sensitive information in emotionally charged settings potentially involving conflict and significant personal distress. Effective communication when interacting with service users and colleagues, especially when information is sensitive. An awareness and understanding of needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and disabilities and of contemporary issues in the field. An ability to link and apply psychological theory - principles, understanding and knowledge - to applied practice. An awareness and understanding of working with a diverse population of service users and colleagues. Particularly, the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic communities and from other groups with protected characteristics. An awareness of the service issues arising within a multi-cultural urban area. Ability to respond safely to physical and verbal aggression, drawing on training in de-escalation and breakaway where provided. Awareness of boundary issues between professionals and service users and psychologists. An understanding of statistical analysis commensurate with an honours degree in psychology. Experience using Microsoft and associated software for purposes of data analysis and reporting, including databases and statistical programmes such as SPSS. An ability to write articulate and comprehensible reports, letters and other correspondence. Experience of collecting research data, including questionnaire design and interviewing. Desirable Knowledge of cognitive and behavioural principles and how to apply these in practice. Ability to travel independently.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are the NHS 111/Select the Mental Health Option (MHO) service. The service is a 24/7 mental health crisis line for anyone who may be in crisis and in urgent need of help with their mental health.

We are an ageless service operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The shifts are Early 7-3pm, Late 1-9pm Night 20.45-07.15, the successful applicant will be required to work a mixture of all shifts.

We are currently recruiting for a NHS 111(MHO) Call Operator to join our busy team. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team of Clinicians and Call Operators responding to Sussex-wide callers who require support for their own or others Mental Health difficulties.

All work is telephone based at our offices in Worthing.

Main duties of the job

As an NHS 111 (MHO) Call Operator you will be trained in a specific triage tool, to be utilised alongside your existing skills, to support callers and where necessary escalate to a clinician or signpost to services across Sussex.

We place a large focus on staff training, including a bespoke induction and plenty of on-going in-house training. You will benefit from a full and robust supervision package, with ample opportunities for group reflection, development and mentoring.

There is no appointment system so the work is fast-paced and varied.

About us

SPFT provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people

Working in Sussex:

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

Job summary

NHS 111 select the Mental health Option (MHO) is a 24/7 mental health crisis line for anyone who may be in crisis and in urgent need of help with their mental health.

The service is free and is available to anyone of any age who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend. This includes carers and healthcare professionals.

NHS 111 (MHO) is staffed by a team of experienced mental health clinicians and operators. Although we are not a counselling service, all our staff will listen and help callers to identify and clarify their immediate problems and to explore ways of coping or suggest alternative avenues of help.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Helloor Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit experienced mental health clinicians to join our busy team. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team responding to Sussex-wide callers who require support for their own or others mental health.

As a clinician you will be trained in triage and risk formulation/assessments to be utilised alongside your existing skills, to support callers and where necessary signpost to urgent care services across Sussex. You will also supervise, offer pastoral care and act as a point of escalation for a team of Call Operators who may require support with complex calls.

All work is telephone based, we are working from our office base in Sussex.

About us

Working in Sussex:

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Key staff survey results include:

• • 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
  • 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
  • 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
• We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide.

Job summary

Band 6 NMHT Community Mental Health Practitioner

An opportunity has arisen for aCommunity Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join the Worthing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. Working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment, treatment, and care to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties within the local community.

The successful candidate will hold a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs and will be responsible for providing specialist assessment, collaborative care planning, therapeutic interventions, and risk management. You will work closely with service users, carers, primary care colleagues, and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence, and positive clinical outcomes.

We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and compassionate practitioner who is committed to delivering person-centred care and can demonstrate excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and team-working skills. The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment and a strong commitment to recovery-focused practice are essential.

At Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, our vision is to provide outstanding care and treatment. If you have the passion, commitment, and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The Community Mental Health Practitioner will work in partnership with service users, carers, families and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centred, recovery-focused care for individuals with complex mental health needs. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing collaborative care and recovery plans, and supporting service users to achieve their identified goals and maximise their independence and quality of life.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will utilise specialist knowledge and evidence-based interventions to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring that treatment is tailored to individual needs and delivered in accordance with professional standards and best practice. This will include delivering psychoeducation, coordinating care, supporting discharge planning, and facilitating seamless transitions across services and care pathways.

They will demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, risk management, and the promotion of safety and wellbeing for service users and their support networks at all times.

In addition, the post holder will provide specialist advice and interventions, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and support the learning and development of colleagues through the provision of clinical supervision, mentorship and practice education for staff and students.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK, providing specialist mental health and learning disability services for children, young people and adults across Sussex, and for children and young people in Hampshire. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care and fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where both patients and staff are valued.

At Sussex Partnership, the wellbeing of our staff is a key priority. We recognise the vital contribution our colleagues make every day and are committed to supporting their health, wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance. As part of our team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Comprehensive wellbeing and psychological support services.
• High-quality supervision, training and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to a range of employee discount schemes, including retail, leisure, travel and vehicle leasing.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Helloor Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Job summary

NHS 111 option mental health is a 24/7 mental health crisis line for anyone who may be in crisis and in urgent need of help with their mental health.

The service is free and is available to anyone of any age who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend. This includes carers and healthcare professionals.

NHS 111 option mental health is staffed by a team of experienced mental health clinicians and operators. Although we are not a counselling service, all our staff will listen and help callers to identify and clarify their immediate problems and to explore ways of coping or suggest alternative avenues of help.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Helloor Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit experienced mental health clinicians to join our busy team. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team responding to Sussex-wide callers who require support for their own or others mental health.

As a clinician you will be trained in triage and risk formulation/assessments to be utilised alongside your existing skills, to support callers and where necessary signpost to urgent care services across Sussex. You will also supervise, offer pastoral care and act as a point of escalation for a team of Call Operators who may require support with complex calls.

All work is telephone based, we are working from our office base in East Sussex.

About us

Working in Sussex:

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

Key staff survey results include:

• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
• We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum / pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AB-21133-A

Job locations

Warwick House- Seaford

Warwick Road

Seaford

BN25 1FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and empathetic approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs, who are often experiencing crisis.

Requirements:

• Registered with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from OTs, Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers
• Experienced in risk assessment and management
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role
• Ability to work flexible hours; to include evenings, weekends and nights
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to travel and work from an office based in Seaford, EastSussex.

It would also be advantageous if you are:

• Have a background within urgent care/ crisis/ liaison service(s)

Flexibility with working patterns to include some weekend and evening work is essential. This does bring with it increased rates of pay for unsocial hours as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines.

Job description Job responsibilities To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and empathetic approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs, who are often experiencing crisis. Requirements: Registered with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from OTs, Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers Experienced in risk assessment and management Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role Ability to work flexible hours; to include evenings, weekends and nights Able to work autonomously Ability to travel and work from an office based in Seaford, EastSussex. It would also be advantageous if you are: Have a background within urgent care/ crisis/ liaison service(s) Flexibility with working patterns to include some weekend and evening work is essential. This does bring with it increased rates of pay for unsocial hours as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
• Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
• Experience of working consultatively with professionals
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Previous experience of working in the community

Person Specification Knowledge/Experience Essential Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group Experience of supervising staff Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems Experience of working consultatively with professionals Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies Understanding of clinical governance Previous experience of working in the community

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick House- Seaford

Warwick Road

Seaford

BN25 1FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick House- Seaford

Warwick Road

Seaford

BN25 1FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Sutton CAMHS are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Systemic Family Psychotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team.

You will provide highly specialist systemic assessment and therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families/carers, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop systemic practice across the service.

The role will include:

• Managing a specialist caseload and coordinating care.
• Providing systemic family therapy and psycho-educational interventions.
• Offering specialist consultation, formulation and advice to CAMHS colleagues.
• Supporting clinical supervision, teaching and training.
• Contributing to service development, audit, research and clinical governance.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist registered with UKCP via the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy, with at least four years' demonstrable practice and significant experience working as a family therapist.

Experience of supervision, teaching, service development, leadership, research or group work would be desirable.

If you are passionate about working therapeutically with children, young people and families and would like to contribute to the development of systemic practice within Sutton CAMHS, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking CAMHS team.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job summary

To be professionally, accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work and follow guidance as set out by HCPC. To manage complex cases using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. To ensure that all service users are treated based on evidence-based practice and nationally agreed standards. To provide specialised training to health professionals in line with the service objectives. To attend multidisciplinary team meetings as required. To attend management and clinical supervision sessions as per the NELFT Supervision and Appraisal Policy. Specialist Clinical Skills To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will be fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC). To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with ARFID. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.

Main duties of the job

To provide teaching and training workshops in ARFID. To participate in the development and maintenance of the eating disorder reference library for the use of all NELFT and local agency staff To act as mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy To support new staff and their integration within the team To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and energetic Psychologist or Psychotherapist looking for a rewarding role in Acute Mental Health?

We are seeking a compassionate clinician to join our dynamic service. In this supportive, fast-paced environment, you will have ample space to grow your therapeutic and systemic skills while bringing creative, evidence-based ideas to patient care. Working at the heart of our service, you will deliver high-quality psychological interventions, foster strong reflective practices for our staff, and act as a key liaison to support smooth patient transitions between services.

If you are passionate about applying psychology across individual, group, and organizational levels--and keen to develop your leadership and consultation expertise--we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Deliver specialist psychological assessments, individual treatments, and psychological formulations tailored to acute inpatient needs.

• Group Interventions: Facilitate evidence-based group work, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed skills groups and structured patient support sessions.

• MDT Consultation & Systemic Support: Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, offering psychological consultation, advice, and systemic insights to guide holistic care.

• Staff Support & Reflective Practice: Lead reflective practice sessions and case discussions for ward staff, helping the team process complex care environments and maintain professional well-being.

• Service Development & Innovation: Contribute to creative, evidence-based improvements in how our care is delivered, bringing new ideas to team processes and ward-based groups.

• Liaison & Service Transitions: Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams to ensure safe, seamless transitions for patients moving between services.

• Family & Carer Engagement: Provide psychological guidance and intervention formats that involve families, carers, and wider care networks where appropriate.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

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. 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 working well together.

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months until March 2028 due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Gwent Parent Infant Mental Health Service are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Early Years Service and primarily develop links with Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS) and Adult Mental Health. Working alongside Health Visiting, and other community settings, providing consultation, supervision, advice, training, support and information about parent-infant mental health, as well as providing the clinical governance to staff working with families with low level mental health, supporting escalation where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver an effective, comprehensive and highly specialised assessment and therapeutic service to vulnerable parents of infants up to the age of 2 and where appropriate to the parents and infants together. They will prove a range of liaison activities which promote and support parent-infant mental health and early intervention. The post holder will also be expected to provide support and consultation to staff working with children and families (up to age 7 years) as part of the Early Years service.

The postholder will hold a small clinical caseload supporting families.

The post holder will ensure the provision of evidence based therapeutic intervention and support for parents with infants and children up to the age of 7, and provide expertise and specialist therapeutic advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to families' treatment/support plans. Other professionals may seek post-holder's opinion in areas of specialty.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job summary

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months from start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

In this role, you'll provide person-centred therapeutic support to older people experiencing mental health difficulties across community settings, care homes, and memory assessment services.

You'll carry out specialist assessments, reviews, and interventions for people with complex needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment, and other mental health conditions, making sure care is effective, evidence-based, and as least restrictive as possible.

You'll work flexibly across services--supporting patients, carers, and staff while also getting involved in service development and quality improvement.

You'll also help plan and oversee care for patients in both primary and secondary care, including those living in the community and in care homes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role involve working closely with older people and their families to provide compassionate, person-centred support, including having sensitive conversations around diagnosis and care needs in a reassuring and respectful way.

You'll carry out specialist mental health assessments, including memory and functional assessments, and manage a varied caseload across community and care home settings. You'll deliver practical, evidence-based care for people with dementia and other mental health conditions, including care planning and regular review.

You'll support timely diagnosis, manage risk, and respond appropriately to crises. Working as part of a wider team, you'll collaborate with GPs, OTs, psychologists and social care colleagues to ensure care is coordinated and effective.

Alongside maintaining your professional standards and ongoing development, you'll support junior staff and contribute to a positive team culture. You'll also be involved in service improvement, sharing knowledge, and helping to develop high-quality dementia care.

The role includes working within key legal frameworks, ensuring safe practice, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job summary

We currently have an amazing opportunity for anyone experienced in providing support to people who experience mental health issues or emotional distress to get involved in the development of a brand-new service.

At the start of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive training package during the daytime. The service will be operational 24/7 and so successful candidates will be required to work a full shift rotation on completion of the training period.

If you have experience of supporting people, whether that be face to face or over the telephone, and you have a passion for improving and shaping services, we would really like to hear from you.

Please note that the selection process for these roles will include an assessment of competence in managing a difficult phone call.

Main duties of the job

This post is a key role within the 24/7 Mental Health 111 service and will be the first point of contact for people who may require urgent mental health support.

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners provide effective mental health support to people calling the service who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This may include triage and risk assessments, and brief psychosocial interventions.
• Working via telephone and video calls, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners will provide effective emotional support for people through the use of compassionate conversations and, when appropriate, encourage and guide effective self-management of emotional distress.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners will be able to recognise when a person requires more support than is possible to be delivered over the phone.
• Post holders will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and of all ages and should be committed to culturally competent practice and aware of issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.

As this role will be evaluated to understand whether it needs to adapt, successful candidates will also be required to engage in regular reviews, e.g., completing questionnaires, giving feedback, in addition to their usual supervision.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate pan-Powys service supporting women with moderate to severe mental health illness during the perinatal period.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, clinically competent mental health practitioner to join our team.

The post holder will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team and other multiagency professionals across the county to provide evidence-based advice, assessment, care and intervention, for women and their families during the perinatal period.

This job offers the chance to work autonomously within a supportive team, where there will be opportunities for personal and professional development, whilst also supporting the ongoing development of the service.

Main duties of the job

The Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner will work clinically andcollaboratively alongside key professionals to oversee and ensure specialist clinical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care in the community for pregnant women and birthing parents with Perinatal Mental Health services and their families. Influential in promoting mental health wellbeing, demonstrating enhanced competence in complex, clinical assessment, decision making, and the management of clinical needs. There will be times when decision making will require timely and responsive intervention to manage risk.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-PST027-1026

Job locations

Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, Upper Floor, Richardson Health and Wellbeing Centre

Spa Road

Llandrindod wells, Powys

LD1 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Develop and provide specialist clinical Perinatal pathways in secondary care mental health, in line with national and local agendas.Oversee current clinical pathways in Local Primary Mental Health Support Services and partner agencies to ensure seamless access to care and treatment. Ensure that demand is met by the most appropriately skilled Clinical Practitioners and to ensure that pathways of care are seamless and according to patient need.Promote a culture based on principles of recovery, choice, and personalised care, in which the mothers and key supports, where agreed, are actively involved in decision-making about their care and treatment. Work in an effective partnership with, the Specialist Perinatal Team Lead, the Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychological Therapies and Midwifery, Children andfamily services thus providing a strong multi-disciplinary leadership model. Carry an individual PNMH caseload of complex clinical need and clinical risk.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities Develop and provide specialist clinical Perinatal pathways in secondary care mental health, in line with national and local agendas.Oversee current clinical pathways in Local Primary Mental Health Support Services and partner agencies to ensure seamless access to care and treatment. Ensure that demand is met by the most appropriately skilled Clinical Practitioners and to ensure that pathways of care are seamless and according to patient need.Promote a culture based on principles of recovery, choice, and personalised care, in which the mothers and key supports, where agreed, are actively involved in decision-making about their care and treatment. Work in an effective partnership with, the Specialist Perinatal Team Lead, the Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychological Therapies and Midwifery, Children andfamily services thus providing a strong multi-disciplinary leadership model. Carry an individual PNMH caseload of complex clinical need and clinical risk. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Abilities

Essential

• willingness to travel
• Demonstrate PTHB Values

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with women experiencing perinatal mental health needs/knowledge of demographic risk factors for this client group Experience of clinically assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Excellent understanding of the interface between physical and mental health needs

Desirable

• Delivering training to a broad range of audiences

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified / Registered Mental Health Nurse BSc degree in Nursing and/or Diploma HE Nursing Mental Health/ Social Worker Qualification/ Occupational Therapist. Evidence of professional updating and development in the delivery services Qualification including for example EMDR, CBT, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Phlebotomy

Desirable

• Non- medical prescriber Qualification in providing training

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment Understanding of GAD7, PHQ9, CAARMS, Psychosocial interventions, PANNS, SWEMWBS, Lunders, GASS, EPDS Knowledge of care co-ordination Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
• Ability to organise, prioritise and monitor own and others workload Ability to contribute to staff training and development Ability to communicate and work effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals Ability to involve service users and carers in service delivery, service evaluation and service development Ability to manage change and contribute to the development of services Ability to contribute to the development of service policies and strategies

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Person Specification Abilities Essential willingness to travel Demonstrate PTHB Values Experience Essential Experience of working with women experiencing perinatal mental health needs/knowledge of demographic risk factors for this client group Experience of clinically assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Excellent understanding of the interface between physical and mental health needs Desirable Delivering training to a broad range of audiences Qualifications Essential Qualified / Registered Mental Health Nurse BSc degree in Nursing and/or Diploma HE Nursing Mental Health/ Social Worker Qualification/ Occupational Therapist. Evidence of professional updating and development in the delivery services Qualification including for example EMDR, CBT, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Phlebotomy Desirable Non- medical prescriber Qualification in providing training Aptitudes & Abilities Essential Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment Understanding of GAD7, PHQ9, CAARMS, Psychosocial interventions, PANNS, SWEMWBS, Lunders, GASS, EPDS Knowledge of care co-ordination Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance Ability to organise, prioritise and monitor own and others workload Ability to contribute to staff training and development Ability to communicate and work effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals Ability to involve service users and carers in service delivery, service evaluation and service development Ability to manage change and contribute to the development of services Ability to contribute to the development of service policies and strategies Desirable Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, Upper Floor, Richardson Health and Wellbeing Centre

Spa Road

Llandrindod wells, Powys

LD1 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, Upper Floor, Richardson Health and Wellbeing Centre

Spa Road

Llandrindod wells, Powys

LD1 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of South Tynesides Mental Health Support Team (MHST) The Healthy Minds Team as a Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner / Senior Wellbeing Practitioner. The post holder will work collaboratively with our education sites across the city to provide early intervention and preventative evidence-based interventions to children and young people to promote resilience and support their emotional wellbeing. The post holder will be responsible for working in a timely fashion, building sound and positive relationships with schools, aid in delivering consultation and training, and be a positive and professional role model for the service. The post holder will have a specific role in supporting trainees, newly qualified and existing qualified EMHPs through clinical and caseload supervision, training, and providing clinical leadership.

The post holder will be expected to work with their school settings to build and develop a positive mental health ethos through a whole school approach model, and will identify individual needs of the school and work collaboratively to develop and implement an action plan.

The post holder will be an experienced (Senior) / Education Mental Health Practitioner/ Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, who understand the aims and objectives of the national Mental Health Support Team initiative set out in the Mental Health Green Paper.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Senior EMHP / SWP and aims of the MHST include:

Support children and young people within an education setting by delivering clinical evidence-based therapeutic interventions based on a Low Intensity CBT model.

Delivering evidence-based group work programmes of low-level and preventative support for children and young people in accordance with their needs and age.

Deliver evidence-based support to parents

Support school professionals with the provision of advice, consultation and training

Work collaboratively with schools to deliver Whole School Approach to mental health, such as workshops, assemblies, class based activities.

Be able to reach those children and young people who find it hard to access services.

Deliver clinical and caseload supervision

Oversee junior members of the team

Offer support and guidance to team

Engage in further training as required to support the role and clinical delivery of the service.

Take a lead role in overseeing and coordinating activity within your locality base

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Lisa Mundell (Clinical Lead) on 0191 5243553 or email [email protected]

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-1026-04

Job locations

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre & Library

10 Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a member of the Mental Health Support Teams in Sunderland/South Tyneside providing an education based mental health service to children and young people.

This includes the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome focused standards of care to children and families/carers.

The delivery of high-quality training, consultation, and support to other Education staff.

To deliver a Whole School Approach to developing positive culture of mental health within the school environment.

To deliver of clinical and caseload supervision. To support the facilitation and development of clinical development and expertise within the team.

To lead, motivate and support the team.

To support with service development and innovative models.

To support with clinical governance and quality monitoring, ongoing research and audit of practice.

To work autonomously, assessing child/young person needs, identify and implement a plan of care and initiate appropriate holistic research based heath information and care.

Act as a cluster lead over an allocated group of schools and have oversight of EMHPs to support the delivery of all three functions of MHST.

To take a lead / champion role in an area of specialist area of interest relevant to an MHST.

Engage in further training required for the role / service delivery.

The service will be delivered from Education bases as an integral part of an agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service provision.

Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe

This will be achieved by:

Listening to and understanding the community

Bringing people together to develop a shared local vision with service users as equal partners

Assessing community assets, resources, needs and issues

Empowering community members to identify local issues and articulate solutions

Linking in with Community Mental Health Services (i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT)

The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behaviours.

To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people with mental health conditions.

To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area and the wider Trust.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Job description Job responsibilities To work as a member of the Mental Health Support Teams in Sunderland/South Tyneside providing an education based mental health service to children and young people. This includes the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome focused standards of care to children and families/carers. The delivery of high-quality training, consultation, and support to other Education staff. To deliver a Whole School Approach to developing positive culture of mental health within the school environment. To deliver of clinical and caseload supervision. To support the facilitation and development of clinical development and expertise within the team. To lead, motivate and support the team.To support with service development and innovative models.To support with clinical governance and quality monitoring, ongoing research and audit of practice. To work autonomously, assessing child/young person needs, identify and implement a plan of care and initiate appropriate holistic research based heath information and care.Act as a cluster lead over an allocated group of schools and have oversight of EMHPs to support the delivery of all three functions of MHST. To take a lead / champion role in an area of specialist area of interest relevant to an MHST. Engage in further training required for the role / service delivery. The service will be delivered from Education bases as an integral part of an agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service provision.Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safeThis will be achieved by: Listening to and understanding the community Bringing people together to develop a shared local vision with service users as equal partners Assessing community assets, resources, needs and issues Empowering community members to identify local issues and articulate solutions Linking in with Community Mental Health Services (i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT)The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behaviours. To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people with mental health conditions. To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area and the wider Trust.FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Physical skills

Essential

• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
• Ability to manage own time and diary and meet requirements
• and demands of the training course and work within the service.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk as required across the full duration
• of the working day.
• Ability to - on occasion, to move and handle objects in line with
• Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
• The ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or
• unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and
• ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care
• delivery.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health
• service provision.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other
• associated IT packages.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Proven time and caseload management skills
• Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high
• standard in both written and oral communication.
• Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to undertake risk assessments.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
• Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the
• supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and
• how this may present in children and young people.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based
• psychological therapies

Desirable

• A working knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health
• Knowledge of relevant guidance policy and good practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (Post Grad
• Diploma Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing studies in the
• Education Environment) or equivalent low intensity qualification.
• Registered with appropriate governing body for example
• BABCP/BPS.
• To have a recognised EMHP Supervision qualification or
• willingness to work towards and complete training programme
• at Northumbria University or
• To have completed the Senior Wellbeing Practitioner course or
• be willing to attend and complete training programme at
• Northumbria University.

Desirable

• Additional post graduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
• Evidence of further study to enhance practice
• Evidence of providing supervision
• Evidence of leadership responsibilities

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as an EMHP / low intensity therapist within an MHST
• Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
• Experience of working within a community/education
• context.
• Experience of delivering low intensity psychological
• interventions
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multi
• agency context.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the
• promotion of welfare in children.

Desirable

• Facilitating teaching or delivering training
• Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.
• Experience of working to support the mental health needs of CYP and their families.
• Experience of working with in the community and or education settings

Person Specification Physical skills Essential Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle. Ability to manage own time and diary and meet requirements and demands of the training course and work within the service. Ability to sit, stand, and walk as required across the full duration of the working day. Ability to - on occasion, to move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids. The ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery. Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages. Proven organisational skills. Proven time and caseload management skills Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication. Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to undertake risk assessments. Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments. Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development. Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people. Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies Desirable A working knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health Knowledge of relevant guidance policy and good practice Qualifications Essential Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (Post Grad Diploma Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing studies in the Education Environment) or equivalent low intensity qualification. Registered with appropriate governing body for example BABCP/BPS. To have a recognised EMHP Supervision qualification or willingness to work towards and complete training programme at Northumbria University or To have completed the Senior Wellbeing Practitioner course or be willing to attend and complete training programme at Northumbria University. Desirable Additional post graduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area. Evidence of further study to enhance practice Evidence of providing supervision Evidence of leadership responsibilities Experience Essential Significant experience of working as an EMHP / low intensity therapist within an MHST Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families. Experience of working within a community/education context. Experience of delivering low intensity psychological interventions Experience of working collaboratively within a multi agency context. Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children. Desirable Facilitating teaching or delivering training Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes. Experience of working to support the mental health needs of CYP and their families. Experience of working with in the community and or education settings

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre & Library

10 Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre & Library

10 Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a registered Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the senior clinical team within the Liaison service.

It is a fantastic time to join the Liaison Psychiatry service as we continue to develop our services to CORE24!

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.

A Band 7/8A development role will be considered for candidates with the required clinical psychology qualifications, HCPC registration and competencies for this post.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in our Liaison Service, 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 consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.

You will have plenty of scope and support to develop your own practice, whilst supporting the team in balancing the challenges of providing flexible high-quality services, in a way that delivers quick, effective access and meets the expectations of patients, carers and the public.

Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Essential Qualifications and Experience

You will have a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology, with experience in a range of clinical settings, be able to support people in acute distress and hold HCPC registration.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

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. 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 working 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.

Job summary

To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology direct assessment/intervention and consultation service to children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and their carers referred to the CAMHS Learning Disability Team (CAMHS LD).

The postholder will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team whilst at the same time, for clinical governance purposes, to be professionally accountable to the iPBS Service Lead.

Provision of specialist psychological advice, consultation and training for other professionals, teams and agencies involved in the care of children with learning disabilities referred to the CAMHS LD.

Supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other professionals working with children and young people with learning disabilities who are experiencing emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties as appropriate.

Propose changes in service developments, guidelines, protocols and projects relevant to children with learning disabilities in consultation with the Service Leads.

Undertake or support research and audit relevant to this area of healthcare.

Provision of teaching, as required, to other health care professionals, and to professional staff from other agencies.

Main duties of the job

To provide expertise in Positive Behaviour Support and other related fields in the support of children and families referred to CAMHS LD.

To provide clinical reports within the appropriate time scales.

To work as part of the CAMHS LD Team and provide evidence-based, specialist psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with learning disabilities and their carers.

To provide psychological consultancy and staff support for other staff within multi-professional, service delivery systems for children and young people referred to CAMHS LD and their carers.

To liaise and co-operate with other professionals and agencies providing services to children and young people with learning disabilities and their families in the area to enable coordinated psychological intervention, care planning and case management. This will include joint work and consultation as appropriate.

To participate in regular clinical and multi-agency meetings concerning the delivery of services for children and adolescents with learning disabilities and their families within the Trust.

To carry out other clinical duties as may become appropriate in discussion with the CAMHS LD.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

342-CAMHS075-1026

Job locations

South Gloucestershire - CAMHS Learning Disability Team - Kingswood Hub

Alma Road, Kingswood,

Bristol

BS15 4DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL To provide a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical/counselling psychology service. To undertake highly specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessment, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role). To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service. To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the various teams in the area and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of clients of those teams. To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams. To be involved in the development and delivery of training within the Trust. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To support the full implementation of CPA or equivalent including acting as care-coordinator as appropriate to the needs of the service. To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.

MANAGEMENT Delegated caseload supervision Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested

PROFESSIONAL To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCP. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology policies and procedures. Copies of Trust Policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or from your manager. To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate. To maintain and develop high standards of clinical psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other clinical psychologists. To participate in an annual performance appraisal. To participate in clinical supervision.

SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in the LDU to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT To provide supervision for clinical psychology trainees from regional training courses and elsewhere as appropriate. To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in multidisciplinary teams. This is to include joint assessment, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by other team members with serviceusers. To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision. To provide training and supervision to assistant psychologists. To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychologists in the area. To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area. To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines. To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service. Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction. Develop a culture and environment in which members of staff are encouraged and supported to deliver high- quality services and are supported to innovate and improve services where appropriate. Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely. Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour nationality ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Support prompt recruitment by identifying vacancies to the AWP Recruitment Team as soon as they arise, and participate in the selection and effective induction and onboarding of new joiners to the team. Ensure that all team members have a very positive introduction to the team and a wellsupported first year. Take responsibility for encouraging people to stay with AWP, ensuring that you are aware whenever a member of your team is considering leaving, seeking to understand their reasons and encouraging them to stay. Ensure that key messages are cascaded in your team and that your team are encouraged to put forward suggestions. Show appreciation to your team when they do good work and support them when they are struggling. Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working. Support all team members to keep their mandatory and statutory training up-to-date and identify the learning and development needs of all team members of the team ensuring that everyone has an up-to-date personal development plan (PDP). Ensure that every team member as at least an hour of supervision (one-to-one meeting) each month, this may include both managerial and clinical supervision. Ensure all team members receive a constructive assessment of their performance each year and set SMART objectives for the coming year. Seek support from the HR Team to tackle any worries regarding matters of discipline, including both conduct and capability concerns, supporting a just and restorative culture. Take promptaction regarding serious concerns and ensure clear plans are in place for problems which are less serious in nature but prove difficult to resolve. Act as a positive role model at all times, encouraging people to feel equal members of the team whilst working within clear frameworks and policies. Promote effective use of bank and agency nursing staff, providing a safe and effective service, complying with regulatory standards.

PERFORMANCE AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Ensure that you and your team understand all of the agreed key performance indicators for your service, particularly relating to outcomes and essential standards to be met. Ensure that you and your team understand data quality standards and that all the necessary records for your service are maintained and reported. Ensure that you and your team understand all of the clinical and business action plans relevant to your services. Ensure that you and your team understand all of the monitoring, auditing and reporting systems relevant to your services.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING Actively seek opportunities for improvement for the services which you and your team provide by identifying research evidence and best practice elsewhere, interpreting/translating and facilitating adaptation for AWP. Analyse and interpret data to inform the strategic direction of the services which you and your team provide Ensure multidisciplinary involvement and the use of quality improvement (QI) techniques in service improvement, by negotiating shared solutions, facilitating the resolution of complex or contentious issues and managing any conflict into constructive outcomes. Ensure effective risk identification, analysis, mitigation and management within your services, encouraging all members of your team to be aware of and to manage risks.

GOVERNANCE AND POLICY Ensure that you understand all of the key governance requirements, policies and standards for your services and that these are communicated to your team; make sure your team understand the importance of good governance. Support the development of policies relevant to your services, including your team in this work.

SERVICE/POLICY DEVELOPMENT To collaborate with specialist staff and other agencies in the LDU to extend the range of specialist psychological individual, family and group interventions available across the area. To propose changes to policies and procedures in multidisciplinary teams as appropriate. To advise managers of service developments

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL To provide a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical/counselling psychology service. To undertake highly specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessment, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role). To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service. To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the various teams in the area and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of clients of those teams. To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams. To be involved in the development and delivery of training within the Trust. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To support the full implementation of CPA or equivalent including acting as care-coordinator as appropriate to the needs of the service. To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner. MANAGEMENT Delegated caseload supervision Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested PROFESSIONAL To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCP. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology policies and procedures. Copies of Trust Policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or from your manager. To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate. To maintain and develop high standards of clinical psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other clinical psychologists. To participate in an annual performance appraisal. To participate in clinical supervision. SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in the LDU to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT To provide supervision for clinical psychology trainees from regional training courses and elsewhere as appropriate. To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in multidisciplinary teams. This is to include joint assessment, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by other team members with serviceusers. To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision. To provide training and supervision to assistant psychologists. To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychologists in the area. To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area. To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines. To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service. Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction. Develop a culture and environment in which members of staff are encouraged and supported to deliver high- quality services and are supported to innovate and improve services where appropriate. Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely. Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour nationality ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Support prompt recruitment by identifying vacancies to the AWP Recruitment Team as soon as they arise, and participate in the selection and effective induction and onboarding of new joiners to the team. Ensure that all team members have a very positive introduction to the team and a wellsupported first year. Take responsibility for encouraging people to stay with AWP, ensuring that you are aware whenever a member of your team is considering leaving, seeking to understand their reasons and encouraging them to stay. Ensure that key messages are cascaded in your team and that your team are encouraged to put forward suggestions. Show appreciation to your team when they do good work and support them when they are struggling. Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working. Support all team members to keep their mandatory and statutory training up-to-date and identify the learning and development needs of all team members of the team ensuring that everyone has an up-to-date personal development plan (PDP). Ensure that every team member as at least an hour of supervision (one-to-one meeting) each month, this may include both managerial and clinical supervision. Ensure all team members receive a constructive assessment of their performance each year and set SMART objectives for the coming year. Seek support from the HR Team to tackle any worries regarding matters of discipline, including both conduct and capability concerns, supporting a just and restorative culture. Take promptaction regarding serious concerns and ensure clear plans are in place for problems which are less serious in nature but prove difficult to resolve. Act as a positive role model at all times, encouraging people to feel equal members of the team whilst working within clear frameworks and policies. Promote effective use of bank and agency nursing staff, providing a safe and effective service, complying with regulatory standards. PERFORMANCE AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Ensure that you and your team understand all of the agreed key performance indicators for your service, particularly relating to outcomes and essential standards to be met. Ensure that you and your team understand data quality standards and that all the necessary records for your service are maintained and reported. Ensure that you and your team understand all of the clinical and business action plans relevant to your services. Ensure that you and your team understand all of the monitoring, auditing and reporting systems relevant to your services. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING Actively seek opportunities for improvement for the services which you and your team provide by identifying research evidence and best practice elsewhere, interpreting/translating and facilitating adaptation for AWP. Analyse and interpret data to inform the strategic direction of the services which you and your team provide Ensure multidisciplinary involvement and the use of quality improvement (QI) techniques in service improvement, by negotiating shared solutions, facilitating the resolution of complex or contentious issues and managing any conflict into constructive outcomes. Ensure effective risk identification, analysis, mitigation and management within your services, encouraging all members of your team to be aware of and to manage risks. GOVERNANCE AND POLICY Ensure that you understand all of the key governance requirements, policies and standards for your services and that these are communicated to your team; make sure your team understand the importance of good governance. Support the development of policies relevant to your services, including your team in this work. SERVICE/POLICY DEVELOPMENT To collaborate with specialist staff and other agencies in the LDU to extend the range of specialist psychological individual, family and group interventions available across the area. To propose changes to policies and procedures in multidisciplinary teams as appropriate. To advise managers of service developments

Person Specification

Qualifications/Registration/Experience

Essential

• Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
• HCPC Registration
• Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally.
• Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group
• Experience of risk assessment and management.
• Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
• Ability to cope with workload pressure/ prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.

Person Specification Qualifications/Registration/Experience Essential Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent. HCPC Registration Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally. Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group Experience of risk assessment and management. Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues. Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times. Ability to cope with workload pressure/ prioritise workload. Desirable Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.

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 information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

South Gloucestershire - CAMHS Learning Disability Team - Kingswood Hub

Alma Road, Kingswood,

Bristol

BS15 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

South Gloucestershire - CAMHS Learning Disability Team - Kingswood Hub

Alma Road, Kingswood,

Bristol

BS15 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)