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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.

Practitioner 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.

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Psychologist to join their integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken. This part-time role involves overseeing psychological interventions, supporting a multidisciplinary team, and managing Assistant Psychologists. Applicants should have full HCPC registration and experience in clinical/forensic psychology. The position offers up to £61,190 per annum FTE depending on experience, with various professional development supports and additional perks for staff.

Senior Psychologist - Trauma Informed Care (Part Time)

About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age. This role would suit an experienced Psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed approaches and working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service; they will also manage 2 Assistant Psychologists. Hours This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked. Salary This position is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? <ul> <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course</li> <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li> <li>Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team</li> <li>Support with ISW training</li> <li>Post doctoral training- supervision</li> </ul> What you'll be doing As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will <ul> <li>Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training, supervision and reflective practice</li> <li>Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi disciplinary formulations</li> <li>Deliver and oversee the delivery of 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme</li> <li>Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required</li> <li>Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate</li> </ul> It doesn't stop there we also offer: <ul> <li>Discounts on shopping and leisure activities</li> <li>Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development</li> <li>24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it</li> <li>Staff subsidised canteen</li> <li>Free use of gym at lunchtime</li> <li>Free on site parking</li> </ul> Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. What we'll look for in you The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Qualifications required <ul> <li>Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist</li> <li>Proven experience in Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychology</li> <li>Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients</li> <li>Experience working with psychological Trauma</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Team Player</li> </ul> Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Senior Psychologist

Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Ely Ely - Fen House, 143 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Job Description Principal Clinical PsychologistBrainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do - you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.MAIN PURPOSE:To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter disciplinary team within Kerwin Court, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind.MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>ensuring the provision and development of high quality, innovative, and evidence based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.</li><li>providing specialist psychological assessment of our service users, using psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, structured observations and interviews; - formulating and implementing specialist psychological treatment plans for mental health and adjustment difficulties based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice;</li><li>contributing highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and supervising their implementation; - undertaking psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant service users and advising team members appropriately;</li><li>participating in multidisciplinary team meetings concerned with the delivery and development of clinical services; - Supporting Service Managers/Regional Managers in all aspects of managing the service and to report to the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.</li></ul>ABOUT YOU:What are we looking for?<ul><li>The successful applicant will have a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. It is essential that you are able to gather, analyse and interpret complex multi-factorial clinical information, and formulate this so as to effectively direct team working.</li><li>We are looking for an individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with complex and emotive subjects.</li><li>You will have excellent organisation skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, the ability to administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests, and a track record of conducting clinical research or audit.</li><li>We are looking for a clinical psychologist with experience in neurorehabilitation, an interest in neuropsychology, and motivated to develop an excellent service further.</li></ul>REWARDS:You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.<ul><li>A competitive salary of £64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE</li><li>38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)</li><li>Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Excellent training and support</li><li>Group life assurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Company Pension</li><li>Long Service and Staff Awards</li></ul>We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.To join our friendly team,click the Apply Now button. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.Ely - Fen House, 143 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Ely

Overview Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join a specialist Clinical Psychology and Therapy Team (CPAT). This service works indirectly with children and families by embedding psychological thinking into Family Help Teams across West Cornwall. Instead of direct client work, the role focuses on supporting social workers, domestic violence workers, counsellors, and other professionals to apply trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches in their practice.Salary: Band 8a (NHS equivalent) + benefits (can offer as Band 7 Preceptorship) Position: Practitioner Psychologist - Indirect Support to Family Help Teams Hours: Full-time (can consider PT), hybrid model (5 days per week, including 1 day WFH) Setting: Indirect Support - CYP &amp; Families Location: West Cornwall (Penzance &amp; Redruth) + 1 day/week Truro base Your key responsibilities <ul><li>Provide consultation, supervision, and reflective practice to Family Help Teams</li><li>Support professionals with trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches</li><li>Deliver training on psychological models and frameworks</li><li>Influence decision-making with psychological insight and evidence-based practice</li><li>Contribute to workforce development across children's services</li><li>Collaborate with CAMHS, schools, health and voluntary sector partners</li><li>Support service design and development initiatives</li></ul> Qualifications and experience <ul><li>Postgraduate qualification in Applied Psychology (Clinical, Forensic, Counselling)</li><li>HCPC registration (or working towards)</li><li>Experience supporting children, young people, and families indirectly</li><li>Strong knowledge of trauma and attachment theory</li><li>Skills in supervision, training, and multi-disciplinary collaboration</li></ul> What benefits are on offer <ul><li>NHS pension scheme</li><li>Protected CPD time and training budgets</li><li>Weekly CPD, supervision, and reflective practice</li><li>Opportunities for career progression (8a 8b 8c 8d)</li><li>Hybrid working model with flexibility</li><li>Continuation of NHS service benefits</li><li>Supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary environment</li></ul> What can Athona offer you? <ul><li>Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service</li><li>Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector</li><li>Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding</li><li>Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK</li><li>A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations</li><li>Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.</li></ul>Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on or drop an email to

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist. This role focuses on delivering specialist psychological assessments and treatments to service users experiencing psychosis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team and provide training and supervision to other staff members. A commitment to patient-focused care is essential. The position offers full-time hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Senior Psychologist - Early Intervention in Psychosis (NHS)

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. Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area MK Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract 12 months (Fixed Term funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-D-MK-MH-1295 Site Neath Hill Health Centre Town Milton Keynes Salary £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/01/:59 Interview date 26/01/2026 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. 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 Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist Are you a clinician passionate about working with service users with psychosis? Do you enjoy working with carers and families? Are you an independent practitioner who can promote psychology in a small team? We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Psychologists or Psychological Therapists who are committed to delivering patient focused care and treatment to our service users for a 12 month interim period. We are looking for a clinician with experience working in psychosis who can be relatively autonomous, pick up the job quickly and be flexible and adaptable to the team's needs. The role involves delivering specialist psychological assessment and treatment to service users who are experiencing first episode psychosis. The post holder will be able to offer supervision, advice, consultation and training to other staff about psychological care for service users and carers. There will be a mix of individual and group interventions. There is a strong sense of camaraderie within the Milton Keynes EIP team, and a strong partnership between operational and clinical staff. You will be working with our CBT for psychosis therapist and with other colleagues across Milton Keynes services. Main duties of the job The Milton Keynes Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service is a multi-disciplinary team providing treatment and support for people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time, and during the first three years following a first episode of psychosis. With new monies and investment, the service is expanding with a focus on providing psychological inventions alongside care coordination, help, advice and support. The team helps service users make sense of their experiences, provides treatment and interventions to enable them to get back to, or continue to, work or study, whilst liaising with other services and agencies to sort out benefits and finances, and help solve any housing problems. A key part of the role will be acting as liaison and Principal Investigator for research trials (e.g. virtual reality CBT) from different universities. We are looking for well rounded and experienced practitioners. 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 that can be demanding. Hear directly from our leaders and their vision for psychological professions in the Trust here. Learn more about working in Milton Keynes by following the link below. Here at CNWL we encourage our psychological professions staff to pursue leadership opportunities in senior roles. Various prominent leadership roles within the Trust are currently held by Psychologists including: Director of Strategy and Integration, Chief Information Officer, 3 Clinical Directors. We try to facilitate the development of our psychological professions staff across all areas. Detailed job description and main responsibilities We prioritise collaboration within our team and with our community partnerships, so we are hoping to find candidates who have the required communication and interpersonal skills that will allow them to thrive when working within their own team and with external partner organisations, in order to provide a meaningful service to the diverse populations we serve. We also hope to attract therapists with broad training and experience. Additional support and training may be provided for clinicians to gain supervision experience and qualification within the relevant framework and commissioned funding. If your application is successful, you will receive regular supervision and support from the Clinical Service Lead as well as benefit from support and guidance from other team members. You will also be linked in with Trust Wide psychological professions initiatives and events.<ul> <li>To ensure the systematic provision of high quality specialist psychological interventions to service users of the Early Intervention in Psychosis team.</li> <li>To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy in line with Government targets and NICE guidance.</li> <li>In addition the post holder will offer supervision, advice, consultation and training on service user's psychological care and treatment to other team members.</li> <li>To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.</li> <li>To utilise research skills for audit, policy development and, service evaluation and development within the team and service.</li> </ul> Person specification Qualifications <ul> <li>Doctoral level training in psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuro psychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies development psychology as accredited by the BPS.</li> <li>A registered qualification in any of the health or allied health professions e.g. nurse, social worker, OT, therapist PLUS additional therapeutic training such as systemic family therapy training.</li> <li>Have achieved BABCP registration as a CBT therapist.</li> <li>To be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), or other approved body such as NMC, BABCP, BACP, AFT.</li> <li>Pre qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>Qualification or evidence of training in supervision.</li> <li>Additional training in an alternative therapeutic model such as EMDR or ACT.</li> </ul> Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Valid driver's licence and the ability to drive to different bases.</li> <li>Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.</li> <li>Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.</li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including psychosis presentations.</li> <li>Experience of working psychologically with people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and psychosis.</li> . click apply for full job details</ul>

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist

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. Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area Psychology Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-G-HM-0750 Site Civic Centre Town Uxbridge Salary £61,631 - £68,623 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/01/: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. 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 Are you looking for an exciting and varied role where you will be able to work across a range of settings, as part of a well established and supportive multi disciplinary team? The Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Team have a Band 8A role available for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. Psychology is a valued part of the team and you would be joining an 8A psychotherapist, and Assistant Psychologist, who have strong connections to Learning Disabilities Services across the trust and in the NW London region. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high quality psychological services for adults with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. You will play a key role in providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention, as well as consultation and training to colleagues across health and social care. 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. As a Trust, we are committed to staff development and will work with you to identify your development goals and support you to access training to enhance your role. Main duties of the job The psychology provision within the Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Team includes assessing for learning disability, assessing service users' psychological needs, developing formulations to help individuals, families and systems to understand their needs and difficulties, and offering intervention at the appropriate level for the person referred (individual, family, system). As part of the multi disciplinary team, psychologists also routinely work jointly with other professionals within and external to the service, to improve the quality of life and care for the person referred. Working for our organisation Here at CNWL we encourage our psychological professions staff to pursue leadership opportunities in senior roles. Various prominent leadership roles within the Trust are currently held by Psychologists including: Director of Strategy and Integration, Chief Information Officer, 3 Clinical Directors. We try to facilitate the development of our psychological professions staff across all areas. What we can offer you: 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. A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core. Detailed job description and main responsibilities <ul> <li>Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities accessing the Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Team including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.</li> <li>To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.</li> <li>Provide consultation, supervision, and training to multidisciplinary colleagues functioning as a lead specialist in Learning Disability.</li> <li>Contribute to service development, research, and audit activities.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies to promote person centred care.</li> <li>Support the team in embedding trauma informed and evidence based practice.</li> </ul> Person specification Qualifications <ul> <li>Entry level qualification in Applied 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>Completed training course in clinical supervision.</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 multidisciplinary 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> Skills <ul> <li>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> Abilities <ul> <li>Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles click apply for full job details</li></ul>

Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Felden Hall School. Opening in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Hemel Hempstead, the school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language &amp; communication difficulties and social &amp; emotional difficulties. The initial age range will be 5-16 years. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital Be a car driver, as there's some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

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