Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. This full-time role involves engaging with individuals facing severe mental health challenges in a diverse setting. Successful candidates will be responsible for psychological assessments, therapy, and collaborative care. Applicants must possess a relevant doctorate and NHS experience. The position offers a salary range of £46,148 to £52,809 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must have eligibility for BPS CPsychol.
• At least two years' NHS experience is essential.
• Experience in multidisciplinary mental health settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide empirically informed therapy.
• Train staff and offer psychological advice to teams.
• Support families and liaise with other care providers.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly or recently qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is keen to work in a diverse borough with complex presentations. The ideal candidate will have an interest in working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and high comorbidity, from various religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. The post holder will work alongside other Psychologists, including a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist who will provide supervision.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a vibrant multi-disciplinary team based at our community office in Stepney & Wapping, focusing on providing continuity between the neighbourhood and inpatient wards at Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health, Mile End Hospital. The post involves assessment, flexible empirically informed therapy, staff training, and providing psychological advice to staff, supporting families, and liaising with primary and secondary care providers and other agencies involved in service users' care.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities in supporting service users, carers, colleagues, and partner organizations.

Details

• Date posted: 25 July 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum including HCAs
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 363-TH7331693
• Location: Stepney & Wapping Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Glasshouse Fields Centre, London, E1W 3AB

Job description & responsibilities

Details are available in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education (Essential)

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, with eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist), OR
• Doctorate in Counselling Psychology with eligibility for BPS CPsychol.

Experience (Essential)

• At least two years' NHS experience.

Desirable

• Experience in a multidisciplinary mental health setting.

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Skills in complex psychological assessment, intervention, and management.

Additional requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Further details on sponsorship, criminal record checks, and registration are available in the attached documentation.

Employer details

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Stepney & Wapping Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Glasshouse Fields Centre, London, E1W 3AB

Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/