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A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 High Intensity IAPT Counsellor for part-time work in London. The ideal candidate will have two years' experience in IAPT, hold relevant accreditation, and have skills in psychological assessment. This position involves providing specialist therapeutic services and managing patient care effectively. The role includes a commitment to flexible working and ongoing professional development. Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Band 7 High Intensity Counsellor - IAPT Specialist

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Job overview We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologists to join our supportive team of therapists providing client-centred, flexible, inclusive and respectful assessment and therapy to adults and their families living in South Kensington and Chelsea. We are keen to invest in the development of new practitioners joining our service to enhance their knowledge, skills, clinical practice, leadership and confidence in working in this area. In CNWL, psychological professions have a strong sense of leadership and a distinct professional identity. There is an emphasis on Continuing Professional Development and developing your skills in line with your career progression goals. Main duties of the job The Psychology team works with adults in the community with severe and enduring mental health problems including psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, complex emotional needs, recurrent depression and complex PTSD. We welcome applications from candidates with specialist skills in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) but we are also interested in candidates with interests in specialist therapies such as CBTp, DBT, or Schema Therapy approaches. Any candidates with group experience would be particularly well-placed to contribute to our group programme in the service. Our staff work pro-actively, with confidence and motivation, showing initiative which has contributed to the development of numerous award-winning services. We find that they are often flexible, robust and resourceful and able to manage the challenges of working in an environment which can be demanding. We prioritize collaboration within our team and beyond, so we are hoping to find candidates who have the required communication and interpersonal skills that will allow them to thrive, and in order to provide a meaningful service to the diverse populations we serve. Our team sits within a diverse and supportive local multidisciplinary service with good supervision structures and access to opportunities within the borough and wider trust for development of special interests and the sharing of specialist knowledge. The service has close links with several regional Clinical Psychology Training courses. Working for our organisation CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. With us, you will get flexible working and a Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core. There is an emphasis on Continuing Professional Development and developing your skills in line with your career progression goals across a range of trust-wide CPD initiatives. There are strong supervision structures and access to opportunities within the borough and wider Trust for development of special interests and the sharing of specialist knowledge. We especially welcome applications from candidates with the valuable experience of the diverse social and cultural communities the Trust serves as we are seeking to ensure our psychology staffing has greater diversity and better represents local communities. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their career and flourish as a valued member of the psychology staff group. There are also a number of support systems within the Trust including staff peer networks. Detailed job description and main responsibilities <ul> <li>Clinical: assessment, formulation and treatment in 1:1 and group.</li> <li>Developing existing skills in teaching, training and supervision.</li> <li>Contributing to service development.</li> <li>Research and service evaluation.</li> <li>IT and organisational skills to support the work.</li> <li>Upholding requirements and standards of the profession, including CPD</li> </ul> Person specification Training &amp; Qualifications <ul> <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counseling psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.</li> <li>Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.</li> <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice</li> </ul> Knowledge &amp; Skills <ul> <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li> <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.</li> <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups</li> <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, as practiced within the field of clinical psychology</li> <li>Knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to the client group and mental health</li> <li>Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS</li> <li>Clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.</li> <li>Substantial experience of CBT or other evidence-based psychological therapies</li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li>Assessed experience of working as a trainee/qualified psychologist in a CMHT or similar complex care service working with patients with complexity and co-morbidity.</li> <li>Relevant experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.</li> <li>Experience of supervising other mental health staff.</li> <li>Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision</li> <li>Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings</li> <li>Experience of representing Psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li> </ul> The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.<ul> <li>Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.</li> <li>Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications . click apply for full job details</li></ul>

Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking motivated clinical or counselling psychologists to join their supportive team. The role involves providing client-centered therapy to adults with mental health challenges. Successful candidates will benefit from strong professional development opportunities, flexible working, and a commitment to diversity within their staffing. Applications are welcomed from those with CBT expertise as well as other therapeutic specialties, ensuring a rich collaborative environment for enhanced care delivery.

Clinical Psychologist - Flexible NHS Role with Growth

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first-class patient centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: One working day must be Wednesday-One evening clinic till 8:00pm is expected per week. Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 333-J-KC-0924-A Site Harrow Talking Therapies Town London Salary £53,751 - £60,651 per annum incl HCAS incl pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/:59 CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Job overview Our Service seeks a Band 7 High Intensity IAPT Counsellor with a particular interest, experience and firm commitment to working at pace to deliver effective brief treatments. The service works across diverse patient groups presenting with a wide range of psychological difficulties. Applicants are likely to have at least two years recent experience of working with adults in an IAPT Service, and to be qualified and experienced in at least one IAPT approved modality. A supervision qualification is desirable. The posts can be recruited to at two bandings, dependent on experience and qualifications: Band 7: We seek an experienced clinician who have an interest in applying clinical practice in a variety of other ways to develop the service performance and clinical outcomes. The post offers a range of developmental opportunities including Screening, Supervision, lead areas, waiting list/pathway management, audit &amp; research. Experience is highly desirable, however training can be provided. Band 6: Where Band 7 criteria have not yet been fully met, it may possible to consider suitable candidates to join the service at Band 6. The retention of the post will be conditional on achieving qualification in an additional IAPT modality within an agreed time-frame. You should be an Accredited or Registered Counsellor or Psychotherapist with the BACP, UKCP, BPC or an equivalent professional body. PLEASE ENTER YOUR ACCREDITATION/REGISTRATION STATUS IN YOUR APPLICATION. Main duties of the job Band 7 Counsellor posts include a range of Service related duties alongside provision of clinical sessions. Duties may include Screening, Triage supervision, clinical supervision, championing lead areas, wait list and pathway management and audit &amp; research. Experience in these areas is highly desirable, however training can be provided. Working for our organisation The Counselling Team is a friendly, highly experienced and supportive team of clinicians. The post holder will receive regular supervision and support from the senior management team, as well as benefit from support and guidance from colleagues, regular reflective practice, and specialist CPD. Clinicians work collaboratively across the wider Service which has close links with our Community Mental Health Hub and local organisations and charities. Our Counselling team provides assessment and treatments in brief Counselling and IAPT modalities: DIT, IPT, PCE CfD and CTfD. The team is substantially psychodynamic or integrative in approach. The Service is open Monday - Thursday 8.00am to 8.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm. Post is offered with working 22.5 hours per week,one day of which must be a Wednesday and one evening shift to 8pm is required. The Service offers telephone, video and face to face sessions dependent on patient need. Clinicians currently work with a balance of office and home based practice (subject to review). Harrow Talking Therapies is located at12-14 Station Road, Harrow,HA12SL. The Service forms part of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Overview of Main Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessment of patients referred to the CNWL Talking Therapies IAPT Service for High Intensity Counselling, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of quantitative and qualitative sources including self-report measures, rating scales, assessing for suitability of the treatment. Ensure the outcome of assessment is communicated to the referring agent and other professionals involved. Determine suitability of the approach and refer on unsuitable individuals to appropriate agencies and/or provide advice, including psycho-education, as appropriate.</li><li>Formulate and implement plans for the specialist psychotherapeutic treatment and/or management of patients' mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of those problems derived from a broad theoretical knowledge of counselling, and employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within modality. It is expected that the postholder will treat patients across the range of severity.</li><li>Be responsible for implementing a range of specialist High Intensity Counselling, and other IAPT modalities interventions for individual patients, couples and groups, adjusting and refining psychotherapeutic formulations as practice and experience demand, and drawing upon different explanatory models and objective IAPT modality framework/s to maintain a clinical individualized focus whilst maintaining ethical and legal standards.</li><li>Comply with caseload and set activity requirements which include number of contacts and recovery rates, for a High Intensity post as per IAPT national guidelines and local IAPT implementation board.</li><li>Regular and prompt entry of clinical data relating to patients on caseload and make it available for supervision and for the patient as required.</li><li>Regularly monitor and evaluate therapy programmes and progress, using objective measures where appropriate, and communicate this to referring agent and other professionals involved as appropriate.</li><li>Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical, developmental and cultural processes and systems, which have shaped the individual.</li><li>Include family members and others involved in clients' problems in therapy programmes, where and if necessary.</li><li>Assess and deliver therapy programmes in the community or GP Surgery and other settings within the service, as necessary.</li><li>Discharge patients as appropriate and arrange follow-up as appropriate on completion of therapy. Ensure outcome and follow-up of treatment is communicated to the referring agent and other professional involved as appropriate.</li><li>Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment, discharge and onward referral of patients whose problems are managed by psychotherapeutic interventions.</li><li>Assess and manage clinical risk to self and others. Involve other agencies as appropriate.</li><li>Adhere to relevant professional codes of conduct, policy and guidance of Accreditation requirements for individual registrants on the Professional Standards Authority register of Accredited Counsellors including UKCP, BACP, BPC etc.</li> . click apply for full job details</ul>

Band 7 High Intensity Counsellor

Job overview Brent Community Learning Disability Team is located in the diverse and vibrant London borough of Brent. We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive team. This role aims to provide clinical excellence in order to improve the quality of life for adults with a learning disability in Brent. Main duties of the job The psychological provision in the Brent Community Learning Disability Team works within a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and nurses. This post will involve the assessment of learning disabilities including the interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests. It will further involve therapeutic work with individuals and their carers, families and groups. You will receive regular clinical supervision and will have the opportunity for teaching, training, consultation within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development. Working for our organisation We're passionate about delivering safe and effective care in a community setting or in the individual's own home. Our service users are at the heart of everything we do. Providing excellent clinical care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our service users, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee, we are hoping to find our future leaders and will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, emotional disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, enhancement treatment, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at - there's always a place for you at CNWL. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To provide a highly specialist psychology service to people with learning disabilities accessing the Brent Community Learning Disability Team including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in Learning Disability.To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. Person specification TRAINING &amp; QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Entry-level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.</li><li>Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice related to Learning Disability or Autism through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.</li><li>Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice related to Learning Disability or Autism through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.</li><li>Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.</li><li>Further training in Positive Behaviour Support, Functional Analysis or Applied Behaviour Analysis.</li><li>Further training in systemic or family therapy.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Learning Disability.</li><li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in Learning Disability.</li><li>Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.</li><li>Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.</li><li>Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects.</li><li>Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team in the context of highly emotive or distressed behaviours.</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE <ul><li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people with Learning Disabilities/autistic people.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.</li><li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.</li><li>Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.</li><li>Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.</li><li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of Positive Behaviour Support.</li></ul> Abilities <ul><li>Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.</li><li>Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.</li><li>Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings.</li><li>Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these.</li><li>Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.</li><li>Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.</li></ul> Skills <ul><li>To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials.</li><li>Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.</li><li>Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.</li></ul>The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.<ul><li>Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.</li><li>Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.</li><li>Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.</li><li>If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.</li></ul> Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

A charitable organization focused on homelessness is seeking a leader to supervise a clinical team, manage recruitment, and ensure high-quality service delivery. The role involves overseeing complex cases and mentoring practitioners. Candidates should be prepared to hold a small caseload and integrate services within multidisciplinary networks. They offer 27 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various professional development opportunities. This position is based in Greater London.

Senior Psychotherapist & Team Lead

A prominent healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide specialist psychological services for adults with learning disabilities. This role involves assessment, therapy, and contributing to service development within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold an accepted Doctorate and be registered with HCPC. Opportunities for professional development and a focus on community care are integral to this position.

Learning Disabilities Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Mental Health Assistant - Slough Are you looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with complex learning disabilities? Are you considering a future career in education, SEN support, or mental health?We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist school in Slough that caters to children with a range of complex learning difficulties, including autism, global developmental delay, and communication needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who require consistent, patient, and compassionate support.As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children access learning, manage their emotions, and build confidence in a safe and structured environment.Your Role as a Mental Health Assistant:<ul><li>Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex learning disabilities</li><li>Assist in delivering individualised learning and behaviour plans</li><li>Promote emotional wellbeing and independence through daily interactions</li><li>Support non-verbal communication and sensory regulation strategies</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li>A degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or related experience</li><li>A strong interest in supporting children with additional needs</li><li>Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive attitude</li><li>Experience with autism, non-verbal communication, or sensory needs is desirable but not essential</li></ul>Working as a Mental Health Assistant in this setting offers an excellent foundation for careers in special education, therapy, and support work. You'll gain invaluable, hands-on experience supporting children with a wide range of learning and communication needs.

Mental Health Assistant - Slough

Senior Educational Psychologist £57,171 - £72,186 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Are you a qualified and experienced Educational Psychologist keen to deliver a high-quality psychological service to children and young people? The Schools and Community Psychology Service (SCPS) is a team of Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs).As part of Wandsworth Council, you will join a key service contributing to work that aims to improve educational, social and mental health outcomes for children and young people living and being educated in Wandsworth.We have a strong traded presence with our local schools as well as strong links with other teams and university organisations. About the role As a Senior Educational Psychologist, you will include a small amount of schoolwork with both commissioned and statutory casework, supervision of qualified EPs and TEPs (if needed), various strategic roles within the team, as well as the wider Children's Services department. Our Offer: <ul> <li>Balanced and efficient workload -You will work within a team that maintains no EHCNA backlog and ensures statutory time remains at a manageable 30% of your overall allocation.</li> <li>Strong professional development and support -You will benefit from regular 1:1 and peer supervision, access to CPD and engagement in reflective practice, all within a psychologically informed department.</li> <li>Innovative and respected environment -You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a great reputation, contributing to innovative practice and strategic work within Children's Services.</li> </ul> The SCPS is committed to the following current priority areas: <ul> <li>Anti-racism and inclusion - Actively promoting diversity, reducing societal barriers, and integrating anti-racist practice into reflective spaces.</li> <li>Consultation-driven service delivery - Prioritising collaborative approaches with schools and refining report writing to increase meaningful face-to-face engagement.</li> <li>Values-led practice and team wellbeing - Embedding shared values in work with schools, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring wellbeing through annual surveys and a dedicated working group.</li> <li>Professional development and specialisation - Supporting EPs in individual areas of interest, offering protected CPD time, and maintaining high-quality psychological supervision.</li> <li>Balanced and strategic psychological work - Ensuring a mix of statutory, commissioned, and project work while championing psychology at all levels of strategic influence.</li> </ul> Essential Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge: <ul> <li>Qualified and HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with proven experience of practice post EP qualification.</li> <li>Creative thinking and ideas for further developing and supporting a dynamic and multi-talented team.</li> <li>Interest in strategic thinking and contribution to cross-departmental partnership work, including strategic thinking in early years and developing quality statutory processes.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Experience in offering psychological supervision and commitment in developing professional skills and distributed leadership in others.</li> <li>Interest in applying psychology in team leadership within the context of a wider organisation.</li> <li>Interest in Early Years and the key role EPs can play in delivering support for families and practitioners working with children 0-5 years.</li> </ul> If you meet the above criteria and want to join a creative, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team and help shape our innovative practice, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Theodora Theodoratou (Principal Educational Psychologist) on Check out our team website for more information Wandsworth Schools &amp; Community Psychology Service Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026. Shortlisting Date: Monday 26 January 2026. Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are alsocommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactoryresponse to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Senior Educational Psychologist

Practitioner Psychologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Based in Croydon. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 (Full Time Equivalent) Equivalent 8A NHS Banding Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 09:00 - 17:00, although some flexibility may be required at times with service needs. Working days can be agreed upon next stages of the interview process. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Registered Practitioner Psychologist with a background in clinical psychology to join our team in Croydon. The service offers a psychologically informed environment across four sites, providing low to high support forensic mental health services to our residents with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnosis. In this role, you will drive the delivery of evidence based psychological assessments and interventions aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents into the communities. This is a creative, evolving, and impactful role which works closely with our Group Psychological Lead and wider teams to provide support to staff and at times residents to support in providing a streamlined and psychologically informed service. Key Responsibilities Include: <ul> <li>Provide advice, guidance, and support to the team with supporting our residents to overcome personal challenges and create a supportive environment</li> <li>Advise and streamline best practices, and enhance the overall skills and expertise of the team to deliver high quality care and support</li> <li>Provide clinical supervision to the team</li> <li>Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for our residents with mental health and complex needs</li> <li>Exercise full clinical responsibility for residents psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practices</li> </ul> About You We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, able to proactively encourage, take leadership and ownership for creating a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively within the organisation and with external partners, collaborating with external stakeholders regularly in a multidisciplinary approach. You will be able to utilise your own expertise and support in empowering the wider team to enhance their skills to deliver a service which is supportive, safe, and in line with best practice for the organisation and external regulatory bodies. <ul> <li>HCPC Registration is essential</li> <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li> <li>Previous experience working as a qualified clinical and/or forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector we run our services in</li> <li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li> <li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement</li> <li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li> <li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility in working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li> <li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li> </ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What We Offer <ul> <li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li> <li>Employer Pension Contribution</li> <li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li> <li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li> <li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li> <li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>EDI Ambassador programme</li> </ul> About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

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