Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading trust as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in a permanent, full-time role within the Complex Depression Anxiety and Trauma team. You will provide psychological assessments, devise treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to aid clients facing complex mental health challenges. This role demands expertise in evidence-based interventions, personal resilience, and dedication to improving mental health care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Skills in psychological methods for adult mental health.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments for referred clients.
• Formulate management plans for clients with complex problems.
• Liaise with other professionals in the health and social care sector.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Communication

Consultation

Education

Postgraduate doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology

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Job Summary

Full time, permanent band 7 psychology post,

Job Summary

Full time, permanent band 7 psychology post,

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist team in North London Foundation Trust, the Complex Depression Anxiety and Trauma (CDAT) Team. We are currently based across two boroughs, Camden and Islington.

CDAT is a specialist multidisciplinary secondary care service providing assessment and treatment for those with complex presentations of depression and anxiety disorders. The service provides psychological therapies, medical interventions (medication and TMS) and social care. We encourage and promote innovation and research.

We are looking for a psychologist with a real interest in working with people experiencing complex mental health difficulties who is committed to using their skills to help this group. This means that enthusiasm, personal resilience and persistence are essential.

Main duties of the job

In CDAT, a sound knowledge and experience of CBT and other evidence base interventions in both groups and individual contexts is required. You would be part of a multi-professional team, and the role would include supporting team members indirectly through developing formulation based plans for clients. You will also be liaising with other specialist services, primary care and the new borough based CORE teams. Many CDAT psychology clients will already have had some previous experience of therapy so assessment and formulation skills are paramount.

We welcome applications from those who are currently training and due to qualify soon, as well as those currently working in other areas with transferable skills.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Donal Leddy at .

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.

There is a strong continuing professional development programme within NLFT and a commitment to clinically relevant research. We have close links with UCL and other academic partners as well as training organisations. Trainee clinical psychologists are regularly on placement from the main London based doctoral courses. Camden and Islington boroughs currently has half a day a week set aside for CPD, which includes a programme for newly qualified psychologists.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-0104

Job locations

Complex Depression Anxiety and Trauma Team

1 Lowther Rd

London

N7 8US

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide psychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate.

To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients with a range of problems of severity and complexity, and to provide psychological treatment for such clients, using a range of psychological interventions appropriate to the service.

To provide psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients.

To provide a clinical service in an agreed designated area of specialism.

To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients.

To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients.

Supervision, Teaching and Training

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

To provide psychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate.

To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients with a range of problems of severity and complexity, and to provide psychological treatment for such clients, using a range of psychological interventions appropriate to the service.

To provide psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients.

To provide a clinical service in an agreed designated area of specialism.

To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients.

To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients.

Supervision, Teaching and Training

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

• Postgraduate doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society or the British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence and other relevant qualifications for CBT
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council as a clinical or counselling psychologist and/or BABCP
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric tests), intervention and management for the full range of problems of severity and complexity presented in adult mental health, including challenging behaviours.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Interest and ability to contribute to service development and evaluation.
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric tests) intervention and management for the full range of problems of severity and complexity presented in adult mental health, including challenging behaviours.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Ability to offer a multi-theoretical formulation and to communicate this in a clear and concise manner.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric tests) intervention and management for the full range of problems of severity and complexity presented in adult mental health, including challenging behaviours.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Ability to offer a multi-theoretical formulation and to communicate this in a clear and concise manner.
  
  

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

Complex Depression Anxiety and Trauma Team

1 Lowther Rd

London

N7 8US

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Complex Depression Anxiety and Trauma Team

1 Lowther Rd

London

N7 8US

Employer's website

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

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