Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term role within the Lambeth CAMHS team. This position involves providing specialist clinical psychology services to children facing complex mental health challenges. Applicants should hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and be registered with the HCPC. The role offers a competitive salary of £64,156 to £71,148 per annum, alongside opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD

In-service teaching and supervision

Qualifications

• Specialist clinical assessments and treatments for children.
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input to assessment and treatment planning.
• Conduct cognitive assessments and produce psychometric reports.
• Offer consultation to support treatment planning.

Skills

Psychological therapy (CBT)

Assessment tools

Consultation skills

Teaching and training skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Senior Clinical Psychologist to work in our Tier 3 River team in Lambeth CAMHS. The post is a 12‑month fixed term, providing maternity cover.

The post holder will provide a highly specialist clinical psychology role for children with complex mental health presentations. You will have the opportunity to offer advanced assessment, therapeutic skills, supervision and consultation to support therapeutic work in the service. The role is an excellent opportunity for the post holder to develop advanced therapeutic skills, supervision, consultation, service development and leadership in CAMHS. The post holder will hold and develop advanced clinical psychology skills for children and families who present with self‑harm and emotional dysregulation.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist input to the assessment, formulation and treatment planning of children with complex mental health concerns, based on advanced theoretical knowledge of psychological theories, up‑to‑date literature and evidence‑based practice.
• Contribute to intake assessment clinics for a wide range of children and young people who present with mental health difficulties in Lambeth CAMHS; service assessment clinics support children across the tiers of intervention.
• Provide specialist clinical psychology skill, therapeutic input and consultation to other staff members to support their assessments and treatment planning.
• Be responsible for a specialist caseload for children with complex mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, low mood, self‑harm, emotional regulation difficulties).
• Provide clinical interventions in line with NICE guidelines and according to treatment pathways in the service, primarily CBT, DBT and systemic support, tailoring interventions to clinical need and presentation.
• Undertake standardised cognitive assessments, produce psychometric reports and deliver culturally appropriate findings; supervise junior psychology staff in administration, scoring and interpretation of cognitive assessments.
• Conduct occasional observations of children and use self‑report and screening measures to assess for comorbid difficulties or aid differential diagnosis; consult with junior staff on observational methods and clinical interpretation.
• Teach and support parents and carers in building skills to manage challenging behaviours and improve parent‑child relationships.
• Consult with other professionals (schools, nurseries, social care, etc.) regarding children with complex psychological needs.
• Share psychological knowledge and skills; offer teaching and training sessions to a range of audiences such as parents, allied health professionals, CAMHS colleagues on specialised areas.
• Act as a duty Senior Clinician, supporting junior staff on duty and taking part in the CAMHS duty system when necessary.
• Collaborate with senior management to review and support treatment pathways for new referrals.
• Contribute to enabling a psychologically safe environment for staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds.
• Take a clinical leadership role within the service to support service development and enhance the offer for children and young people.
• Agree outcomes and results with the clinical/professional lead and determine how best to achieve them.
• Undertake service evaluation and audit.
• Work autonomously within BPS and HCPC guidelines and the service’s policies and procedures, taking responsibility for treatment and discharge decisions with support from a clinical supervisor.

About us

The post holder will be based in the Lambeth CAMHS River team and will hold a generic caseload. The Lambeth CAMHS River team is a friendly, dynamic and dedicated multidisciplinary team with members from Nursing, Social Work, Art Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and Child Psychiatry. Close working relationships with members of the team and partnership agencies (e.g., Social Services, Community Paediatrics, Education) are essential.

There are excellent opportunities for CPD, in‑service teaching, supervision, leadership and professional support within the local psychology group, Lambeth CAMHS and the trust. You will join Lambeth CAMHS where Clinical Psychology is highly valued and supported.

Details

• Date posted: 27 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 8a
• Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum inclusive of inner HCAs pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 334-CLI-7486814-A

Job location

Lambeth CAMHS
35 Black Prince Road
Kennington
SE11 4JJ

Person Specification

Training (Essential)

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Additional training specific to working with children with complex mental health needs.
• Specialist advanced knowledge of the clinical and practice issues for children with CAMHS presentations.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Specialist and transferable psychological skills and knowledge of the theory and evidence base relevant to work with children with moderate to severe mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to the client group and mental health issues (Children Act, child protection procedures, Mental Health Act).
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of factors affecting the acceptability and accessibility of mental health care and principles of confidentiality and information sharing.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of clinical assessments, formulation and interventions with children and young people.
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs.
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of children with a range of complex psychological needs in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience in the use of assessment tools.
• Experience supporting diversity within local communities.

Desirable Experience

• Evidence of advanced practice and clinical experience as a clinical psychologist working with children within CAMHS.
• Experience of supervising junior clinical staff working with complex mental health presentations.
• Evidence of service development, leadership, and QI projects.

Skills (Essential)

• Deliver psychological therapy in at least two models of therapy, including adapted CBT for children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
• Select and administer specialist psychological assessments, integrating complex data from multiple sources.
• Skilled in the administration of psychometric tests requiring complex manipulation.
• Consultation skills to work with the multiprofessional team.
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.

Desirable Skills

• Advanced skill to adapt therapeutic work for children with complex mental health presentations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Employer details

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Lambeth CAMHS
35 Black Prince Road
Kennington
SE11 4JJ

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/