Practitioner Psychologist/Psychological Therapist/Psychotherapist

NHS Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a Practitioner Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to develop and coordinate psychological therapy services for adults with mood and anxiety disorders. The candidate will provide specialist clinical inputs, particularly for trauma-related issues, while supporting staff in a diverse environment. The role requires experience in therapy and clinical supervision, aligning with professional guidelines and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological therapy and clinical supervision.
• Expertise in dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate psychological therapy services.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychological practitioners.
• Promote service evaluation and policy development.

Job description

Practitioner Psychologist/Psychological Therapist/Psychotherapist

To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a psychological therapy service to adults in secondary care with moderate to severe mood, anxiety and personality disorders and personally provide highly specialist clinical input, particularly for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychological practitioners. To promote service evaluation, audit, research and policy development. To work as an autonomous professional within registration body guidelines and codes of conduct and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. To support the coordination of staff support within their area, working closely with Corporate Psychology and Psychotherapy to support colleagues and ensure all staff in SLaM have access to evidence-based support. To participate, as a recipient, in staff support work when appropriate.