Psychotherapist, Practitioner Psychologist, & Psychological Therapist

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Psychotherapist to lead the counselling team. This role involves clinical supervision, managing services, and improving client outcomes. Candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field and have experience in NHS services. The position promotes staff development and includes responsibilities such as managing assessments and leading service improvement projects. Offering competitive pay and part-time work.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical supervision and decision-making within NHS TT services.
• Experience with complex mental health assessments and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assessing service needs and capacity.
• Developing triage assessment and signposting.
• Building links with third sector providers.
• Monitoring service activity and outcomes.
• Managing staff induction, training, and policies.

Skills

Managing service targets and caseloads

Interpreting and communicating data

Education

Postgraduate diploma, master's, or doctorate in relevant field

Accredited in a high-intensity Talking Therapies modality (CfD or IPT)

Job description

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Psychotherapist, Practitioner Psychologist, & Psychological Therapist, London

Client:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

034c8422cf67

Job Views:

3

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Lewisham Talking Therapies is looking to recruit a half-time 8a lead for our counselling team. The role involves line management and clinical supervision, designing and implementing a care pathway for counselling, and contributing to service development to meet activity requirements and improve outcomes.

Main duties of the job

This role is within the Step 3 management team, focusing on managing and developing counselling services, providing supervision, and supporting team performance.

Working for our organisation

We collaborate with academic and research centres, offering various therapies like CBT, CfD, EMDR, DIT, IPT, and BCT. We promote staff development and diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing service needs and capacity
• Developing triage assessment and signposting
• Building links with third sector providers
• Monitoring service activity and outcomes
• Managing staff induction, training, and policies

Team Management

• Fostering a goal-oriented team culture
• Supporting clinicians to meet activity and patient care targets
• Participating in recruitment and performance management

Service Leadership

• Contributing to service development and reporting
• Leading service improvement projects
• Participating in recruitment and patient engagement

Improving Outcomes for Global Majority Clients

• Implementing diversity strategies
• Enhancing outcomes for global majority clients

Clinical

• Maintaining professional accreditation and CPD
• Providing expert assessment and interventions for complex cases
• Monitoring risk and maintaining records

Teaching, Training, and Supervision

• Supervising staff and trainees
• Providing training and professional development

Research and Service Development

• Encouraging research and service evaluation
• Disseminating findings and improving practice

Professional

• Adhering to professional standards and maintaining CPD

General

• Participating in meetings and traveling as needed

Work may include evening hours as required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma, master's, or doctorate in relevant field
• Accredited in a high-intensity Talking Therapies modality (CfD or IPT)

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in clinical supervision and decision-making within NHS TT services
• Experience with complex mental health assessments and treatments

Skills and Abilities

• Managing service targets and caseloads
• Interpreting and communicating data