Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health provider in London is seeking a Senior Adult Psychotherapist for a brief secondment to support relational psychotherapy assessments. This role requires experience in a psychodynamic framework and the ability to work autonomously within guidelines. The post-holder will conduct assessments for therapy services and support service improvement. Candidates interested in part-time work are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working in a psychodynamic framework.
• Ability to undertake highly specialist assessments.
• Must be able to work autonomously within professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
• Liaise with relevant Tier leads and clinicians.
• Audit outcomes and provide feedback for service improvement.

Skills

Experience in psychodynamic framework

Risk assessment

Ability to provide psychological support

Education

Relevant qualifications in psychotherapy

Job description

A Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Lambeth Secondary Care Psychological Therapies [ LSCPT] is a Complx Emotional Needs therapies pathway. which aims to provide integrated stepped care for people with complex difficulties. The pathway has a range of therapy modalities at three levels of car. 'Tier 2' offers various relational and psychodynamic interventions for people with complex needs including Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PDP).

The purpose of the post is to provide assessments for CAT and PDP. The applicant will need to have experience of working in a psychodynamic framework and will be expected to complete 6 assessments a month, including the relevant clinical administration. There will be fortnightly psychotherapy supervision to support the decision making process. The post holder will liaise with relevant Tier leads and clinicians and gain an understanding of the different therapy offers at each tier. The applicant will also be involved in auditing the outcomes and providing regular feedback to the Pathway leads to inform service improvement.

The post will suit someone who is interested in working across teams in an integrated care manner. We are also looking for someone who can provide psychological support to people who are emotionally distressed, with sensitivity and skill in judging, and responding appropriately to the service users’ perspectives on engaging in intervention. Additionally, the ability to assess risk and readiness for change.
• To work autonomously as a Senior Adult Psychotherapist within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
• To undertake highly specialist assessments of referrals to CAT and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and refer appropriately to other interventions in the relational pathway.
• To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development.
• To attend supervision regularly and prepared.
• To adhere to relevant professional guidelines.

We are looking for SLaM employees who are interested in 1 day of additional work for a short period of time.

SLaM provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.

By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.

Please see attached job description and person specifications. We're also happy to discuss in more detail, please get in touch for this.

This is a brief secondment to support SCPT in completing relational psychotherapy assessments for 1 day a week.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025