Senior Psychologist

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ilford is seeking a Senior Psychologist with doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and registration with the HCPC. The role involves working with clients with severe mental health difficulties within a multi-disciplinary context. This position offers potential for progression to an 8a role. Competitive salary between £55,690 and £62,682 per year.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology and registration with HCPC.
• Accredited psychotherapy qualification in CBT/DBT/systemic or psychodynamic therapy.
• Experience working with clients presenting severe mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary service context.
• Opportunity to gain experience in crisis work.
• Potential to develop towards an 8a role.

Job description

Senior Psychologist

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 24 September 2025
• Salary: £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year
• Additional salary information: £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 07 October 2025
• Location: Ilford, IG3 8XJ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: C9395-25-0897

Summary

Applicants should have: Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) OR accredited psychotherapy qualification in CBT/DBT/systemic or psychodynamic therapy and registration with an appropriate professional body. Experience of working in an evidence-based way with clients presenting with severe mental health difficulties, people in crisis and their families and carers. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary service context.

Details and development

We would be happy to discuss the possibility of setting this post up as a band 7 post with a development plan to allow progression to an 8a. This option would suit someone who has an interest in gaining experience in crisis work and an opportunity to develop towards an 8a role. For non-psychologist applicants, job plans would be tailored based upon each individual\'s specific skills and experience.

Additional information

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

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