Senior Psychologist & Team Lead – South Beds CMHT

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Psychologist for the South Beds CMHT in South Bedfordshire. The role includes senior clinical and strategic input, leadership across a multidisciplinary team, and supervision of psychologists and therapists.

Applicants should have NHS experience, a track record in service development, and a commitment to trauma-informed care, co-production, and innovation to improve access for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision, consultation, leadership and service development is essential.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and co-production approaches.
• Ability to provide senior clinical and strategic input within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical and strategic input into South Beds CMHT services; lead on clinical direction and service development.
• Supervise and support psychologists and therapists; contribute to demand and flow management within the service.

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Psychologist for the South Beds CMHT in South Bedfordshire. The role includes senior clinical and strategic input, leadership across a multidisciplinary team, and supervision of psychologists and therapists.

Applicants should have NHS experience, a track record in service development, and a commitment to trauma-informed care, co-production, and innovation to improve access for diverse communities.