EIP Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT therapist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Havering-Atte-Bower is seeking a psychologist or CBT therapist for a 6-month fixed-term position. The role involves providing assessments and delivering CBT to individuals experiencing first episodes of psychosis. Candidates should have a relevant psychological qualification and a strong interest in evidence-based therapies, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support clients aged 14-65. The position offers a 15% High Cost Area Supplement and requires participation in supervision and professional development.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Qualifications

• Must have experience with a psychotic client group.
• Must be able to engage effectively with young people aged 14-65.
• Must participate in supervision and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CBT interventions for first episode psychosis.
• Provide assessments for clients with psychotic conditions.
• Support multidisciplinary team approaches to psychosis.

Skills

Experience in delivering CBT

Interest in evidence-based psychological therapies

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Relevant psychological qualification

Job description

Overview

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

The post holder will join a well-established early intervention in psychosis service for people with a psychotic diagnosis and their families, delivering CBT for psychosis with people aged 14–65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The role suits an enthusiastic psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing skills in applying evidence-based psychological therapies with this client group and in working within multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for people experiencing first-episode psychosis within the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and offer input 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; contribute to a team with practitioners interested in Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR and Family Intervention for Psychosis among other approaches.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in applying evidence-based therapies for psychosis.
• Willingness to develop skills in CBT for psychosis and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Training and Professional Development

• Supervision and CPD focused on psychosis interventions will be provided.
• Links with local clinical psychology courses and CBT training pathways (e.g., UCL CBTp diploma) are in place; opportunities for teaching and involvement in research projects may be available.

Additional Information

• COVID-19 Vaccination: The Trust encourages staff to be vaccinated and boosted as part of protecting patients and staff.
• Probationary Period: This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless currently in probation or staff are a bank member.
• Starting with NELFT: Induction process for new starters includes up to two weeks of comprehensive induction, mandatory training, and equipment allocation, with induction held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.
• High Cost Area Supplement: 15% of basic salary (minimum £4,313; maximum £5,436 per annum pro rata).
• These details are in addition to the attached job description and person specification for completing your application.
• Advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.