EIP Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization is seeking a psychologist or CBT therapist to join their Havering Early Intervention Psychosis Team for a fixed-term of 6 months. The role involves providing evidence-based interventions for individuals aged 14-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral level qualification and a strong interest in CBT. Comprehensive training, supervision, and competitive salary including a 15% high cost area supplement are offered.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement of 15%

Individual and group supervision

Qualifications

• Delivering high quality evidence-based interventions to people presenting with psychosis.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for clients experiencing psychosis.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team on psychological approaches.
• Participate in supervision and CPD focused on evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Core mental health profession plus post graduate diploma in CBT

Job description

Job summary

An exciting position has arisen for a psychologist or CBT therapist to join the Havering Early Intervention Psychosis Team for 6 months, fixed-term.

The post holder will join a well-established early intervention in psychosis service for people with a psychotic diagnosis and their families.

The post holder will join the EIP team, delivering CBT for psychosis with people aged between 14-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

The post will suit enthusiastic psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing their skills in applying evidence-based psychological therapies with this client group and working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for this client group . The post holder will be expected to work closely with the multidisciplinary team and offer support on psychological approaches to working with psychosis.

The post holder will be expected to participate in supervision and CPD focused on evidence-based interventions in psychosis.

In addition, the post holder will receive individual supervision and group supervision in CBT for psychosis. The service has practitioners interested in Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR and Family Intervention for Psychosis amongst other approaches.

The Trust has strong links with the UCL, UEL and Royal Holloway clinical psychology courses, several Counselling Psychology courses and the UCL CBTp diploma. Current members of the department are engaged in teaching and research projects with local clinical training courses.

About us

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).

Details Date posted

07 Tachwedd 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (plus HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

395-PP084-25-A

Job locations

Havering Early Intervention in Psychosis Team

137-145 Church Road

Havering

RM3 0SH

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology Or Core mental health profession plus post graduate diploma in CBT

Experience

• Delivering high quality evidence-based interventions to people presenting with psychosis.
• Working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.

Knowledge

• Thorough and expert knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT.
• Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of highly complex clinical reports and assessments.

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Havering Early Intervention in Psychosis Team

137-145 Church Road

Havering

RM3 0SH

Employer's website

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