Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Adult Inpatient Wards | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Psychologist to join their Inpatient Services. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team across adult acute psychiatric inpatient wards. Responsibilities include applying clinical expertise, developing care plans, and supervising Assistant Psychologists. The ideal candidate will be committed to service user values and have access to continuing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Deliver psychological services within inpatient settings.
• Commitment to values of inclusion and respect.
• Access to training, CPD, and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Apply clinical and risk assessment expertise.
• Develop formulations and care plans with service users.
• Provide guidance to the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Overview

East London Foundation Trust are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Psychologist to join our Inpatient Services in the Luton area of the Trust. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and join the other Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists who work across our 7 adult acute psychiatric inpatient wards.

Responsibilities

• Apply clinical and risk assessment expertise.
• Develop formulations and care plans with service users.
• Provide guidance and formal consultation to the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists.
• Facilitate reflective practice and team formulation approaches to support staff wellbeing and promote psychological understanding of complex cases.
• Work as part of 1 or 2 ward teams, with potential involvement across wards as appropriate.
• Participate in training and CPD to support development in clinical and leadership roles.
• Engage with the Trust\'s Quality Improvement approach and contribute to ward-based projects as a psychologist within the therapies workforce.
• Explore community-based posts or opportunities for protected research time for those working full-time hours; consider hybrid role options and creative solutions.

Requirements / What we offer

• Role involves delivering psychological services within inpatient settings in a multi-disciplinary context.
• Commitment to values: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive, and to working with service users and carers, and colleagues across the Trust and partner organisations.
• Access to training, CPD and development opportunities in clinical and leadership roles.

Application notes

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information on this role.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.