Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

North London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist at a leading NHS Trust in London. The role involves leading psychological services in inpatient settings, providing clinical interventions, and collaborating on research initiatives. Ideal for those seeking to progress in their career with support for professional development.

Benefits

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Tailored development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with adults and older adults in acute distress.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychologist for two wards in inpatient services.
• Provide consultation and training to teams.
• Manage psychology referrals for direct clinical work.

Skills

clinical skills

flexibility

personal resilience

Education

Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NLFT Hospital Division Psychology Service. We are a small but expanding team of psychologists and CAPs working across inpatient services at Highgate Mental Health Centre West and East.

We are delighted to advertise a newly funded post in recognition of the Trust's commitment to improving access to psychological interventions and continuing to develop Trauma Informed Care within inpatient settings for adult and older adult service users.

The post-holder will be the lead psychologist for two wards which could be two adult treatment wards, or one adult treatment ward and one older adult treatment ward.

We are looking for a psychologist with excellent clinical skills and with demonstrated expertise and knowledge of working with adults and older adults experiencing mental health difficulties and presenting in acute distress.

Enthusiasm, personal resilience and the ability to work flexibly are essential qualities needed for this post. Those currently working at Band 7 who are ready for career progression are encouraged to apply.

Newly qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, or those expecting to qualify in 2025, are encouraged to apply as posts could be offered as a Preceptorship. We offer a tailored programme of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and other developmental opportunities to support your progression and career development.

The post holder will work within the inpatient service based at Highgate Mental Health Centre. They will be the lead psychologist for two wards working within the ward MDTs who greatly value psychological interventions.

There will also be opportunities to collaborate with psychology colleagues within the Hospital Division on clinical initiatives and developing research projects.

This post will work with ward MDTs and manage psychology referrals for direct clinical work including assessment, brief formulation-driven interventions and group work. Systemic interventions will also be encouraged to support families and significant others involved with our service users.

The post holder will also focus on providing consultation, reflective practice and training to teams across the Division and have opportunities for service development focused on developing Trauma Informed approaches and improving clinical care.

There is a growing initiative to support research skills for audit, policy and service development/quality improvement.

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.
  
  

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stefania Goffredo Job title: Lead Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail]

Harpreet Gill, Head of Psychology

[e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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