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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you passionate about promoting meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences for clients at Step 3 and wish to expand your skills and knowledge, in a high performing service?</p>
<p>Then we want to hear from you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for CBT Therapists or Clinical / Counselling Psychologists who are BABCP accredited or eligible for accreditation to join the service at this interesting time of change and expansion within Bedford.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>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.</p>
<p>East London NHS Foundation Trust also provides Talking Therapies services in Newham, Tower Hamlets and a new Digital Service. The four services work together on joint projects, sharing good practice and opportunities for training.</p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is moving into a new phase of development and expansion. Your ideas and creativity would be welcome in contributing to the delivery of an innovative service, which meets the needs of the local diverse community.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>6 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Compressed hours
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>363-SSLB7444324</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Gilbert Hitchcock House</p>
      <p>21 Kimbolton Road</p>
      <p>Bedford</p>
            <p>MK40 2AW</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Bedfordshire Talking Therapies (BTT) is an integrated Talking Therapies service providing a range of Talking Therapies approved interventions.</p> <p>The successful candidate will provide high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with patients who have a range of complex Anxiety disorders and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. As part of their caseload, the post holder will be expected to carry out assessments and offer CBT Groups as well as individual CBT treatment.</p> <p>The post holder will be required to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may work in various community settings, including GP surgeries and community venues. At present, the majority of clinical work is delivered remotely, with a small provision of face to face contacts being offered from our clinical bases in Bedford, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.</p> <p>The service seeks to provide ease of access for service users and to this end there will be a requirement to work flexible hours between 8am and 8 pm based on service requirements. Whilst this post is based in Bedfordshire, you may at times be required to provide cover and assistance to other East London Foundation Trust Talking Therapies teams, for example supervision by the medium of Teams, cross service trainings, etc. The post holder will be expected to work constructively and flexibly as part of the Bedfordshire Talking Therapies team and with colleagues in other East London Foundation Trust teams. </p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Bedfordshire Talking Therapies (BTT) is an integrated Talking Therapies service providing a range of Talking Therapies approved interventions.</p> <p>The successful candidate will provide high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with patients who have a range of complex Anxiety disorders and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. As part of their caseload, the post holder will be expected to carry out assessments and offer CBT Groups as well as individual CBT treatment.</p> <p>The post holder will be required to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may work in various community settings, including GP surgeries and community venues. At present, the majority of clinical work is delivered remotely, with a small provision of face to face contacts being offered from our clinical bases in Bedford, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.</p> <p>The service seeks to provide ease of access for service users and to this end there will be a requirement to work flexible hours between 8am and 8 pm based on service requirements. Whilst this post is based in Bedfordshire, you may at times be required to provide cover and assistance to other East London Foundation Trust Talking Therapies teams, for example supervision by the medium of Teams, cross service trainings, etc. The post holder will be expected to work constructively and flexibly as part of the Bedfordshire Talking Therapies team and with colleagues in other East London Foundation Trust teams. </p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education/ Qualification/ Training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST with previous mental health experience, accredited by BABCP Or CLINICAL / COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS</li>
        
        <li>Or Post-graduate doctoral/masters level training in CBT, Or Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (2)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression. (2)</li>
          
          <li>With BABCP accreditation (3)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services</li>
        
        <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates high standards in written Communication</li>
        
        <li>Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>additional roles in psychological based services/primary care</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
        
        <li>Computer literate</li>
        
        <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
        
        <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education/ Qualification/ Training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST with previous mental health experience, accredited by BABCP Or CLINICAL / COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS</li>
          
          <li>Or Post-graduate doctoral/masters level training in CBT, Or Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (2)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression. (2)</li>
            
            <li>With BABCP accreditation (3)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates high standards in written Communication</li>
          
          <li>Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>additional roles in psychological based services/primary care</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
          
          <li>Computer literate</li>
          
          <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
          
          <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Gilbert Hitchcock House</p>
      <p>21 Kimbolton Road</p>
      <p>Bedford</p>
            <p>MK40 2AW</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.elft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Gilbert Hitchcock House</p>
          <p>21 Kimbolton Road</p>
          <p>Bedford</p>
                    <p>MK40 2AW</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.elft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

High Intensity Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Luton and Bedfordshire Liaison and Diversion Service (L&amp;DS) are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Senior Assistant Psychologist to join our team on an 18 month fixed term contract. The post will be for 30 hours per week. Weekly supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate for the post will have experience of working in a mental health care setting as an Assistant Psychologist. Previous experience of working with forensic clients or hard to reach clients would be desirable. In terms of skills, we are particularly looking for applicants who are confident, resilient, reflective, willing to learn, and able to operate with a high level of autonomy. We are also looking for applicants who embrace and have experience of collaborative working with partner agencies, service users and carers, and who have a keen interest in working with police, probation and other public sector organisations.</p>
<p>The Assistant Psychologist role includes offering 1:1 psychological interventions to men and woman, as directed by the court and as a part of a Community Sentence or Suspended Sentence Order. The interventions offered are based on a range of psychological models such as CBT (including compassion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT, with sessions undertaken in the community across Luton and Bedfordshire. You will be required to work closely with our partners including Probation, BeNCH, and the Courts.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Assistant Psychologist role includes offering 1:1 psychological interventions to men and woman, as directed by the court and as a part of a Community Sentence or Suspended Sentence Order. The interventions offered are based on a range of psychological models such as CBT (including compassion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT, with sessions undertaken in the community via Women's Centres, the Recovery College and the TOKKO Centre, across Luton and Bedfordshire. You will be required to work closely with our partners including Probation, BeNCH, and the Courts.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Assistant Psychologist role includes offering 1:1 psychological interventions to men and woman, as directed by the court and as a part of a Community Sentence or Suspended Sentence Order. The interventions offered are based on a range of psychological models such as CBT (including compassion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT, with sessions undertaken in the community via Women's Centres, the Recovery College and the TOKKO Centre, across Luton and Bedfordshire. You will be required to work closely with our partners including Probation, BeNCH, and the Courts.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>18 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>363-LUT7438156</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Charter House</p>
      <p>Alma Street</p>
      <p>Luton</p>
            <p>LU1 2PJ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The Assistant Psychologist role includes offering 1:1 psychological interventions to men and woman, as directed by the court and as a part of a Community Sentence or Suspended Sentence Order. The interventions offered are based on a range of psychological models such as CBT (including compassion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT, with sessions undertaken in the community via Womens Centres, the Recovery College and the TOKKO Centre, across Luton and Bedfordshire. You will be required to work closely with our partners including Probation, BeNCH, and the Courts.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The Assistant Psychologist role includes offering 1:1 psychological interventions to men and woman, as directed by the court and as a part of a Community Sentence or Suspended Sentence Order. The interventions offered are based on a range of psychological models such as CBT (including compassion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy) and DBT, with sessions undertaken in the community via Womens Centres, the Recovery College and the TOKKO Centre, across Luton and Bedfordshire. You will be required to work closely with our partners including Probation, BeNCH, and the Courts.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, with either a Bachelor's degree (Class 2.1 or higher) or a Bachelor's degree (any class) together with a higher Degree. OR A Bachelor's degree (Class 2.1 or higher) AND evidence of substantial psychological therapy or counselling training.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Attendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>At least 1 year experience as a band 4 Assistant Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Experience of work in the NHS, working with client groups with severe mental health problems</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with challenging behaviour.</li>
          
          <li>Working with voluntary organisations.</li>
          
          <li>Work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Basic knowledge of mental health issues and approaches to treatment and intervention</li>
        
        <li>Basic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care</li>
        
        <li>Aware of the potential impact of discrimination &amp; disadvantage on mental health.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills with service users, carers and staff.</li>
        
        <li>Manage effectively exposure to distressing/highly emotional circumstances.</li>
        
        <li>Accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.</li>
        
        <li>Implement appropriate psychological assessment and interventions relevant to the client group.</li>
        
        <li>Use IT packages and NHS clinical systems such as RIO.</li>
        
        <li>Record and report on clinical information as required.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of relevant specialist treatment or assessment procedures</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, with either a Bachelor's degree (Class 2.1 or higher) or a Bachelor's degree (any class) together with a higher Degree. OR A Bachelor's degree (Class 2.1 or higher) AND evidence of substantial psychological therapy or counselling training.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Attendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>At least 1 year experience as a band 4 Assistant Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Experience of work in the NHS, working with client groups with severe mental health problems</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working with challenging behaviour.</li>
            
            <li>Working with voluntary organisations.</li>
            
            <li>Work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Basic knowledge of mental health issues and approaches to treatment and intervention</li>
          
          <li>Basic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care</li>
          
          <li>Aware of the potential impact of discrimination &amp; disadvantage on mental health.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills with service users, carers and staff.</li>
          
          <li>Manage effectively exposure to distressing/highly emotional circumstances.</li>
          
          <li>Accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.</li>
          
          <li>Implement appropriate psychological assessment and interventions relevant to the client group.</li>
          
          <li>Use IT packages and NHS clinical systems such as RIO.</li>
          
          <li>Record and report on clinical information as required.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Skills in the use of relevant specialist treatment or assessment procedures</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
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Senior Assistant Psychologist Liaison and Diversion Service

Clinical Psychologist 8b Team Lead

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

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			<p>Are you a Forensic Psychologist in Training looking to finish your core roles in a different environment or about to enrol in your training and want to work for a fixed term? If so, join Chadwick Lodge as a Forensic Psychologist in Training.</p>
<p>Join the friendly and supportive team of qualified, ‘in training’ and Assistant Psychologists, each of whom work within a variety of different psychological frameworks and modalities. The team also includes a CBT Therapist and DBT Nurse Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate competency in the core areas required to qualify as a Forensic Psychologist, receiving supervision from a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.</p>
<p>You will be working in the male forensic services, which encompass medium and low secure care for service users. There will be opportunity to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches to aid rehabilitation for individuals who have complex needs and require help to manage their internal processes in a safer way, whilst working towards rehabilitation. In particular the role will involve contribution towards our MDT team based DBT informed approach to treatment of men with acute mental illness.</p>
<p>Working as Trainee Psychologist in our team, you will have your own case load, under supervision and will support with conducting assessments and facilitating group and individual therapeutic sessions across the male services. You will also be supporting and contributing to risk assessments, collection and analysis of data, and representing Psychology in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings. You will support in co-facilitating workshops and training delivered across the hospital. You will also be supported to maintain your personal and professional development.</p>
<p>We are committed to evaluating the effectiveness of our treatment programmes to ensure patients are receiving the required treatment, and there is encouragement to engage in Research projects. Chadwick lodge has links to both Birmingham and Nottingham Universities and is experienced at supporting Psychologists in Training.</p>
<p>This is an on-site position, and full time hours (37.5 per week) are preferable, although those seeking part-time hours or some flexible working arrangements will be considered.</p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
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    <li>Holding a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual and group psychological intervention and developing formulations.</li>
    <li>Undertaking collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients</li>
    <li>Undertaking psychological assessments and their write up using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observations, and semi-structured interviews, under appropriate supervision.</li>
    <li>Attending relevant meetings to contribute to the planning and development of service improvements.</li>
    <li>Managing and maintaining databases.</li>
    <li>Assisting with audits and research projects where required.</li>
    <li>Attending reflective practice sessions.</li>
    <li>Supporting qualified members of staff within the service on a day to day basis.</li>
    <li>Maintaining highest standards of clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection.</li>
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<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you’ll need:</strong></p>
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    <li>A BPS accredited recognised Masters degree in Forensic Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)</li>
    <li>Previous experience within clinical and / or forensic settings</li>
    <li>Clear professional goals for development</li>
    <li>A willingness to meet professional practice expectations and the regulatory body codes of ethics</li>
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<p>The successful candidate will ideally have some experience in risk assessment and the delivery of different therapeutic models that support service users towards recovery (i.e. CBT, CFT, Schema or DBT). However Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to individual development, and provides excellent training opportunities if required.</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
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    <li>Annual salary of £29,969</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li>
    <li>Career development and training</li>
    <li>Pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance</li>
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<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p>Chadwick Lodge, part of Elysium Healthcare, offers medium and low secure services providing specialist assessment and treatment for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983, amended 2007) and have a history of offending behaviour. We also offer an Acute service for men requiring specialist support, and a locked rehabilitation intensive Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) service for women with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.</em></p>
		
	
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<p>Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist - Launch Your Career in Mental Health</p><p>Location: Welwyn Garden City</p><p>Job Type: Full-Time</p><p>Salary: 460 - 500 per week</p><p>Sector: Education and Training</p><p>Start Date: Immediate Start</p><p>Your First Steps as an Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist</p><p>Are you a recent graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field with a passion for mental health, behaviour, and clinical practice and Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist? Are you looking to gain the hands-on experience necessary for roles such as Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, or Mental Health Practitioner in the education and training environment?</p><p>This Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist opportunity in Welwyn Garden City offers a unique gateway into the field, providing real-world experience and professional development within a supportive education and training environment.</p><p>What the Role Offers - A Strong Foundation for Future Clinical Work</p><ul><li>Direct experience supporting children and young people in educational and/or specialist settings</li><li>Exposure to diverse needs, including SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) presentations</li><li>Involvement in behavioural and therapeutic interventions including emotional regulation and tailored strategies</li><li>Daily collaboration with and mentorship from qualified psychologists, SEN professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams</li><li>Access to over 200 CPD-accredited training courses, preparing you for postgraduate pathways such as the Clinical Psychology Doctorate or Assistant Psychologist roles</li></ul><p>Who We're Looking For</p><p>We're seeking motivated, compassionate individuals who are ready to take the next step in their psychology career. Ideal candidates will have:</p><ul><li>A degree in Psychology, Criminology, or a related discipline</li><li>A strong interest in clinical, educational, or forensic psychology</li><li>The ambition to become an Assistant Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reflective skills</li><li>Full-time availability and the ability to commute to Welwyn Garden City</li></ul><p>Why This Role Matters</p><p>This position in Welwyn Garden City is more than just a job-it's an invaluable stepping stone for those aspiring to work in clinical psychology or related fields. You'll gain the practical experience and insight required to strengthen your future applications and stand out in a competitive field.</p><p>Apply Now - Begin Your Psychology Journey</p><p>Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in mental health.</p><p>Apply today and start making a difference as an Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist in Welwyn Garden City.</p>

Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist

<p><strong>Are you HCPC registered with 12 months of post qualification experience of working as a Clinical Psychologist?</strong></p> <p><strong>Expert Witness work available immediately!</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> You will carry out assessments at your nearest clinic and be asked to assess patients, within your chosen region.</p> <p><strong>Hours:</strong> Associate expert and zero hours - Pick the hours that work for you and sign up to receive regular work based on your expertise and knowledge.</p> <p><strong>Rate of pay:</strong> £85- £100 per hour - location and experience dependent. </p> <p><strong>Experience:</strong> You don't need any experience in the legal medico field - We can accept those who have worked in both child and adult psychology, in any setting or capacity and you will receive supervision and training on the industry.</p> <p><strong>Expenses: </strong>Fuel expenditure over a certain mileage. </p> <p>Whether you are Consultant or Principal Psychologist, if you are registered on the HCPC, under <em>"Clinical" </em>Psychologist and looking to take on additional and ad-hoc work, this could be the ideal situation for you.</p> <p>Our client, are a well respected Expert in the field of Medico legal Personal injury and Court related cases. Offering their services across England and Wales.</p> <p><strong>Expert role explained</strong>: </p> <p>Working weekends, evenings or a spare week day to suit you </p> <p>The role includes little admin and no patient treatment, as the assessment is purely consultative in order to evaluate the patients mental health. </p> <p>Completing a standard template and making recommendations of diagnosis and treatment - including CBT, EMDR, DBT person centred and so on, for those suffering with PTSD, Depression, Flashback and other mental health altering conditions.</p> <p>The cases are a mixture of Medco legal/personal injury cases and Crime related family and immigration cases. </p> <p>As well as assessing patients, presenting with ASD and ADHD both adult and child.</p> <p>Assessments are carried out face to face, using a standard proforma and a team of expert legal secretaries will write your report, which is then proof read by you the expert. The assessment is holistic and completely evidence based.</p> <p><strong>Terms of business and requirements of the role: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 1 year of hands on HCPC registered clinical experience.</li><li>Registered under: Clinical psychologist only.</li><li>Strong understanding of psychological assessment tools.</li><li>Experience in 121 therapies, CBT EMDR or similar cognitive treatments, children or adult or both.</li><li>Right to work in the UK - All working visas considered.</li><li>Proof of qualifications gained - Diploma, Bachelors or Masters.</li><li>Indemnity insurance, up to 5 million and including Medico legal.</li><li>ICO certified or willing to apply for this.</li></ul> <p><em>Whilst we also do not offer Sponsorship - Should you have extra hours with your current visa, we can accept applications who are looking for additional work as long as you are under sponsorship already and have a full 12 months post HCPC registration.</em></p> <p>Apply now, immediate start and enrollment available!</p>

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