Principal/Senior or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CAP - EIP

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for a maternity leave cover role within their Early Intervention in Psychosis Psychological Services. This role involves providing clinical skills, supervision, and leadership for clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis, with a welcoming environment for newly qualified psychologists.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising psychologists and psychotherapists at a lower banding.
• Experience working in community mental health teams.
• Training in CBTp and engagement with EIP teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist clinical skills for clients experiencing first episode psychosis.
• Offer supervision, training, and leadership within the team.
• Make informed recommendations on risks and treatment of service users.

Skills

Supervision skills

Psychological treatment skills

Teamworking

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Principal/Senior or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CAP - EIP

Employer Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Location Chelmsford, United Kingdom Salary GBP 37,338.00 - 44,962.00 per year Closing date 21 Jun 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within our Early Intervention in Psychosis Psychological Services in the mid part of Essex to offer a maternity leave cover role as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CAP depending on experience and applications. The role may also appeal to newly qualified psychologists or trainees who may be delayed in submitting their thesis but looking for a clinical role whilst completing their studies. This is to offer highly specialist clinical skills for clients experiencing a first episode of psychosis, alongside offering supervision, training, and leadership within the team.

We make flexible working work: part time and job-share applications are very much welcome.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be skilled and experienced in working in the NHS, and alongside multidisciplinary teams with all of the opportunities and challenges which that entails. For applicants looking for a principal role this will ideally include specific experience of supervising psychological services teams in EIP services. Strong psychological treatment skills and evidence of short and long term work with complex difficulties are essential. Systemic understanding of team and organisational dynamics or an interest in developing this will be welcomed. Excellent assessment and therapy skills, knowledge of psychometric tools and confidence in making informed professional recommendations on risks and the treatment of service users are essential. Team working ability and skills in training, consultation and supervision and a calm disposition will also be essential.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome applicationsfrom senior Clinical Psychologists with training in CBTp and experience of working with people under the care of ARMS or Early intervention in Psychosis teams. Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Alison Fell (07944 923 292/[e-mail]). It is strongly recommended that candidates contact for an informal discussion prior to applying. Candidates who are offered an interview will be expected to confirm their attendance.

Professional Qualification/Registration

Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Agenda for Change Salary ranges depending on Band:

• Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
• Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
• Band 8a: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
• Band 8b: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum

Job description
Job responsibilities

We welcome applicationsfrom senior Clinical Psychologists with training in CBTp and experience of working with people under the care of ARMS or Early intervention in Psychosis teams. Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Alison Fell (07944 923 292/[e-mail]). It is strongly recommended that candidates contact for an informal discussion prior to applying. Candidates who are offered an interview will be expected to confirm their attendance.

Professional Qualification/Registration

Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Agenda for Change Salary ranges depending on Band:

• Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
• Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
• Band 8a: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
• Band 8b: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum

Person Specification

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience in supervising psychologists and psychotherapists at a lower banding or of team consultation for CAP.
• Experience working in community mental health teams

Desirable

• Experience of working in EIP settings

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent or CAP training for CAP.
• Eligible for registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC or recognised CAP qualification
• Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty

Desirable

• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists

Person Specification
Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience in supervising psychologists and psychotherapists at a lower banding or of team consultation for CAP.
• Experience working in community mental health teams

Desirable

• Experience of working in EIP settings

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent or CAP training for CAP.
• Eligible for registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC or recognised CAP qualification
• Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty

Desirable

• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Gables, Braintree and C&E Centre, Chelmsford

Braintree and Chelmsford

CM7 9AE

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