Senior Psychological Therapist (Clinical Psychologist), Clinical Tutor

North London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health care seeks a Band 8a Senior Psychological Therapist (Clinical Psychologist) to provide high-quality therapy and training in Islington. The role combines therapeutic practice with educational responsibilities, emphasizing compassionate leadership and mental health promotion. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental health issues.
• IAPT HI approved therapy qualification.
• Training in supervision and management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating services, supervising junior staff, and offering a range of interventions.
• Teaching, monitoring trainee progress, and supervising research.
• Promoting compassionate leadership and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Supervision skills

Management experience

Education

Clinical or Counselling Psychologist registration

Job description

Senior Psychological Therapist (Clinical Psychologist), Clinical Tutor

Employer: North London NHS Foundation Trust | Location: Islington, United Kingdom | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: 18 Jun 2025

Discipline: Life Sciences, Psychology, Clinical | Position Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Band 8a Senior Psychological Therapist (Clinical Psychologist) with a 0.5 WTE role as a Clinical Tutor on the UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. This split post involves 0.5 WTE in Islington Talking Therapies and 0.5 WTE with UCL.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with individuals with common mental health issues in primary care, with some management and leadership experience preferred. Responsibilities include service coordination, supervision, line management, service development, and offering a range of interventions such as CBT, EMDR, IPT, DIT, BCT, and Counselling. The role also involves supervising junior colleagues and providing training and consultation to clinical staff.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will work part-time with UCL as a Clinical Tutor, involved in teaching, monitoring trainee progress, research supervision, and trainee development. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership and staff wellbeing.

About Us

North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality mental health care, with strategic goals including delivering care closer to home, ensuring equity, fostering a supportive work environment, and pioneering research and technology.

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time permanent position, with some flexibility for fixed-term roles. The post requires working until 8 pm one evening weekly and involves travel across the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington. The role is subject to criminal records disclosure.

Contacts

For further details, contact Dr. Andr Lynam-Smith at [e-mail] or Dr. Jason Crabtree at [e-mail] regarding the UCL aspect.

Person Specification

• Essential: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist registration, experience working with adults with mental health issues, supervision and management skills, IAPT HI approved therapy.
• Desirable: Training in supervision and management.

Additional Requirements

This role requires UK professional registration, a DBS check, and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post is subject to UK registration and DBS clearance.

Employer Details

North London NHS Foundation Trust, Islington Talking Therapies, 10 Manor Gardens, Islington, N7 6LA. Employer website