Clinical /Counselling Psychologist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a part-time Clinical Psychologist for a fixed term of 12 months. The role focuses on supporting individuals following a first episode of psychosis, ensuring quality of life while working in partnership with service users and other healthcare professionals. Applicants must hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and be registered with HCPC. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the mental health of the community while receiving specialist supervision and support.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology required.
• HCPC registration is necessary.
• Doctoral-level research knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Minimise risk of future breakdowns and maximise quality of life.
• Support individuals and families in line with NICE guidelines for psychosis.
• Deliver psychology provision alongside senior psychologists.

Skills

Doctoral-level knowledge of research methodology

Evidence of CPD as recommended by the BPS

Awareness of impact of discrimination on mental health

Competence in basic IT systems

Knowledge of evidence-based psychological therapies

Education

Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Job Summary

EQUIP offers a service to adult residents of Hackney and the City aged 18–65 following a first episode of psychosis. The team works closely with the Early Detection Service, Heads Up, to support people at risk of developing psychosis. The team handles diagnostic uncertainty and focuses on addressing associated distress and disability.

Details

• Date posted: 05 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year (pro rata inc HCA)
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 363‑CH7601556
• Job locations: Vivienne Cohen House, 230 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6AT

Responsibilities

The purpose is to minimise the risk of future breakdowns and maximise quality of life for the individual by working in active partnership with service users, carers, voluntary and community groups, and statutory services. The post holder will work alongside clinical psychologists already in post to support individuals and their families in line with NICE guidelines for psychosis and schizophrenia, and will be jointly responsible for operational delivery of psychology provision with senior psychologists. The post holder will receive specialist supervision and support from the wider City and Hackney Psychology department.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology
• Registered with HCPC

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Post‑qualification training in CBTp, FI/ family or systemic therapy

Experience (Essential)

• Specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across a range of care settings
• Experience working with people experiencing psychosis
• Experience working clinically within a systemic or family therapy model

Experience (Desirable)

• Application of clinical/counselling psychology in different cultural contexts
• Post‑qualification experience working with people experiencing psychosis
• Teaching, training and/or supervision experience

Skills (Essential)

• Doctoral‑level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical fields of psychology
• Evidence of CPD as recommended by the BPS
• Awareness of potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health
• Competence in basic IT systems including keyboard skills

Skills (Desirable)

• Knowledge of theory and practice of at least two specialised and evidence‑based psychological therapies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous 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 UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

East London NHS Foundation Trust
Vivienne Cohen House
230 Homerton High Street
London
E9 6AT

Employer's Website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/