EIP Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a psychologist or CBT therapist to join the Havering Early Intervention Psychosis Team for 6 months. The role involves delivering evidence-based CBT for psychosis to individuals aged 14-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensure high-quality intervention delivery, and participate in ongoing professional development. This position offers flexibility in working patterns and competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Delivering high quality evidence-based interventions to people presenting with psychosis.
• Working/liaising with multidisciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care.
• Knowledge of working with service users from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for the client group.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in supervision and CPD focused on evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of research methodology and data analysis

Education

Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Postgraduate diploma in CBT

Job description

Job summary

Role: A psychologist or CBT therapist is sought to join the Havering Early Intervention Psychosis Team for 6 months, fixed-term.

The post holder will join an established early intervention in psychosis service for people with a psychotic diagnosis and their families, delivering CBT for psychosis to people aged 14-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The role is suited to an enthusiastic psychologist or CBT therapist seeking to develop skills in evidence-based psychological therapies within a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties

• Provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for the client group.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and offer support on psychological approaches to working with psychosis.
• Participate in supervision and CPD focused on evidence-based interventions in psychosis.
• Receive individual and group supervision in CBT for psychosis. The service has practitioners interested in Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR and Family Intervention for Psychosis among other approaches.

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

About us

COVID-19 Vaccination: We encourage staff vaccination and boosters as protection for patients, staff and families.

Probationary Period: This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (subject to conditions).

Starting with NELFT: New starters join on the first Monday of each month with a two-week induction including mandatory and systems training, equipment allocation and introductory sessions, held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement: 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,313; maximum £5,436 per annum pro rata).

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or core mental health profession plus postgraduate diploma in CBT

Experience

Essential

• Delivering high quality evidence-based interventions to people presenting with psychosis.
• Working/liaising with multidisciplinary 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

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration for details.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details

Employer name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address: Havering Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, 137-145 Church Road, Havering, RM3 0SH

Employer website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/