Job summary
We are pleased to be recruiting for a Clinical /Counselling Psychologist for a Band 7, 12 month Fixed Term post in the Tower Hamlets Psychological Therapies Service (PTS).
PTS is a friendly and supportive team, highly committed to providing effective treatments to adults with complex difficulties, including depression, anxiety and trauma. We are looking for someone who can provide specialist assessments and individual and group interventions in line with their competencies. Experience of working in more than one modality including CBT, Psychodynamic, MBT, DBT, EMDR, CFT and the capacity to integrate models is welcome.
Our service model aims to meet the needs of the local population through working closely with the locality neighbourhood teams, including the complex emotional needs and personality disorder services.
The post holder will be working predominantly in person in the service, however, a small, remote working component may be accommodated.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist assessments and interventions for clients referred to the psychological therapies service. The post holder will be expected to provide both individual therapy and co-facilitate group interventions, in line with their professional competencies.
To work closely with the locality neighbourhood teams to further develop care pathways, the management of risk and facilitate the provision of psychological therapy and psychologically informed care to the local population we serve.
To develop and support the psychosocial work of other staff through teaching, training, supervision and consultation.
To provide specialist advice to NHS and voluntary sector agencies concerning the assessment, treatment and management of service users.
Follow defined practices and procedures under the management and co-ordination of the Operational Lead. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice.
Participate in CPD and other developmental activities, keeping up to date with relevant psychological research and national guidance (DoH, NICE etc).
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum Inc HCAs
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-TH7459493
Job locations
Mile End Hospital
Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with full HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions to service users with a range of complex problems and clinical presentations including complex trauma
- Experience of assessing and managing risk in secondary care settings
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Clinical competence in more than two of the following: Psychodynamic, CBT, MBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of social inequalities and the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantages on mental health
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of group interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with full HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions to service users with a range of complex problems and clinical presentations including complex trauma
- Experience of assessing and managing risk in secondary care settings
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Clinical competence in more than two of the following: Psychodynamic, CBT, MBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of social inequalities and the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantages on mental health
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of group interventions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mile End Hospital
Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mile End Hospital
Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
Employer's website
Salary range
- £56,276 - £63,176 per year