Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychologist Practitioner

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Greater London is seeking an experienced clinician to provide expert psychological input to children and young people. The role involves delivering assessments and therapy, especially for emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in clinical psychology and enjoy a collaborative work environment, ensuring high-quality care for young patients.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction training

Ongoing development opportunities

Range of wellbeing and benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced clinician with expertise in working with children and young people.
• Ability to deliver psychological assessments and interventions.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental concerns such as ASD and ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical psychology input to children and their families.
• Conduct psychological assessments and deliver therapy.
• Consult on clients' care to colleagues and external individuals.

Skills

Clinical psychology expertise

Child mental health knowledge

Therapeutic intervention skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and skilled clinician who can maintain clinical curiosity, engage in reflective practice, and advocate for the needs of children, young people and families. You will be highly motivated with extensive clinical experience working with children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. We have partnered with the University of Cambridge to drive excellence and research in paediatric autism, offering an opportunity to foster and develop research and innovation in our emotional and mental health services working closely with our paediatric, autism and wider children\'s services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical psychology input to children, young people and their families.
• Offer specialist psychological assessment and therapy, including assessments for neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g., ASD and ADHD).
• Advise and consult on clients\' psychological care to colleagues from all disciplines and to external individuals, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the team\'s policies and procedures.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of one\'s psychological practice.
• Routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions in line with the CAMHS programme within B&D.
• Promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through clinical interventions in the care pathway.
• Undertake initial school-based and community-based assessments and deliver a range of early interventions for children and young people with emotional and psychological difficulties where appropriate.
• Provide clinical leadership and specialist treatment and assessment within your professional sphere of expertise and supervise junior clinicians within the CAMHS team.
• Deliver and supervise a range of therapeutic interventions, which may include parent work, group work, school observations, short-term input and specialist behavioural and psychological treatments.
• Be involved in all specialist assessments and treatments within CAMHS practice and ensure adherence to evidence-based treatments by all clinical staff across the CAMHS team.

Working for our organisation

• Values 2025 - 2030: We are kind; We are respectful; We work together with our communities. These values underpin our culture and aim to provide the best care by the best people.
• Induction: All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month for a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and equipment allocation. Induction is held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
• Probationary Period: This post is subject to a probationary period.
• High Cost Area Supplement: Outer London supplement of 15% of basic salary (min £4,313 to max £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
• Clinicians with previous CAMHS experience (safeguarding, risk, and neurodevelopmental concerns) are at an advantage.
• Post holder will ensure high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based service throughout the CAMHS team and maintain excellent working relationships with wider education, mental health, wellbeing and learning disability support services.
• Post holder will be involved in delivering and supervising a range of therapeutic interventions and be responsible for all specialist assessments and treatments within CAMHS practice.
• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
• We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria; some posts close early to limit applications.

Other information

• Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor but may not offer sponsorship for all roles. Check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS is not included to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Use of AI: See attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
• Benefits: We offer a range of wellbeing and benefits, with emphasis on equality, diversity, flexible working, and family-friendly policies. Details are provided elsewhere in the job posting.
• Supporting our Armed Forces: We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, with supportive policies and guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists, and military spouses.
• We are willing to consider applicants with less than 2 years NHS experience on a developmental basis.
• NHS AfC: Band 8a. Joining Team NELFT means joining a welcoming and supportive working environment with ongoing development opportunities.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work. The Trust provides community and mental healthcare services across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway and is one of England\'s largest NHS Foundation Trusts.