Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/ CAMHS Practitioner

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/CAMHS Practitioner to deliver mental health services to children and families. Candidates should possess a postgraduate doctorate in clinical psychology and HCPC registration. This role involves providing psychological interventions in a community setting and is committed to a diverse workforce. Full-time and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration or equivalent is necessary.
• Experience working therapeutically with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide an autonomous Child and Family Mental Health Service.
• Use specialist knowledge to offer psychological interventions.
• Deliver brief interventions of up to six sessions.

Skills

High-level communication and facilitation skills

Skills in working with diverse ethnic communities

Basic IT and keyboard skills

Education

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical or equivalent

HCPC registration or equivalent

Relevant post-qualification training

Job description

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/ CAMHS Practitioner

Closing date: 11 December 2025

We are a successful and forward‑thinking Tier 2 early intervention service in Hackney that works with children and young people (aged 0‑18) and their families.

We are looking for motivated clinicians with qualifications in clinical/counselling psychology, child psychotherapy, systemic and family therapy or other equivalent training, who are interested in working within a CAMHS early‑intervention setting.

We have a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse community in which we are located and would be very happy to receive applications from individuals of global majority heritage and other minoritised groups.

Closing date is indicative only; this vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible and accountable for the provision of an autonomous and accessible Child and Family Mental Health Service in Hackney. You will use specialist knowledge, skills and experience to offer a range of psychological interventions to children and adolescents and their families/carers in the community, presenting with mild to moderate emotional difficulties. A brief intervention of up to six sessions will be offered to families.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high‑performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, the City and beyond. Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list and pride ourselves on supporting and developing our staff.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Both documents are available as attachments on this page.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical or equivalent
• HCPC registration or equivalent
• Relevant post‑qualification training

Skills / Abilities

• High‑level communication and facilitation skills with clients and professionals
• Skills in working with staff and clients from diverse ethnic communities to provide a culturally competent service
• Ability to draw upon a broad theoretical knowledge base
• Ability to organise own workload within competing demands
• Competence in basic IT and keyboard skills
• Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively within a team and systems

Experience

• Experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and families within a child and adolescent mental health framework
• Experience of working with multi‑ethnic populations and with interpreters
• Experience of group work with children and young people
• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Experience of clinically supervising trainees or assistant psychologists

Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national policy framework relating to the NHS/work with children and young people and their families
• Knowledge of parenting strategies and behaviour management techniques
• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Knowledge of the principles of Community Psychology
• Familiarity with a cultural or ethnic group minority
• Knowledge of major ethnic language(s)

Other Requirements

• Respectful approach to service users, family, carers, colleagues and other professionals
• Record of having published in either peer‑reviewed or academic professional journals and/or books

Trust Values

• Understand and demonstrate Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be required to assess prior convictions.

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pro‑rata p.a. inclusive.

Contract

Fixed term (6 months)

Working Pattern

Full‑time / Part‑time

Reference Number

293-CCS-0803

Job Locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust