Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in London seeks a Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to support care delivery in prisons. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments, delivering therapies, and working autonomously under professional guidelines. Candidates should have doctoral training in psychology or as a UKCP accredited psychotherapist, along with necessary experience in forensic settings. Flexible working and great workplace culture offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health initiatives

NHS Pension

Generous leave

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic settings or prisons, in a B7 role or as a trainee.
• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment across various settings.
• Experience working with diverse client groups and presenting problems.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of care in line with New Models of Care.
• Assist therapies team in providing integrated triage, assessment, and intervention.
• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapies.
• Advise colleagues on psychological care.

Skills

Strong communication skills for complex and sensitive information

Ability to manage high distress levels with clients and colleagues

Consultation skills for professional and non-professional groups

Creativity and self-reflection in practice

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, forensic psychology

UKCP accredited psychotherapist

Job description

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Client:

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

28

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

The post holder will support the delivery of care in line with New Models of Care, meeting London-wide service standards for Prison Healthcare.

They will assist the therapies team in providing integrated triage, assessment, and intervention for individuals with mental health issues in prison settings, working autonomously within professional guidelines.

The role includes delivering specialist psychological assessments and therapies, advising colleagues on psychological care, supervising unqualified staff, and supporting service development through research.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) forms the North London Mental Health Partnership.

Why join us?

• Collaborate to achieve more for North Central London residents.
• Deliver up-to-date mental health care practices.
• Create a positive environment for service users, staff, and visitors.
• Foster a great workplace culture.
• Enjoy flexible working, health initiatives, NHS Pension, generous leave, and discounts.

The postholder must behave in accordance with our Trusts’ values: kindness, respect, teamwork, simplicity, and diversity.

Work locations may vary to meet service needs, with the Trust reserving the right to assign staff to different sites as necessary.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, forensic psychology OR UKCP accredited psychotherapist
• Experience in forensic settings or prisons, in a B7 role or as a trainee
• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment across various settings
• Experience working with diverse client groups and presenting problems
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision
• Strong communication skills for complex and sensitive information
• Consultation skills for professional and non-professional groups
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues
• Creativity and self-reflection in practice
• Ability to manage high distress levels with clients and colleagues