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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting position has arisen for a psychologist or CBT therapist to join the Havering Early Intervention Psychosis Team for 6 months, fixed-term.</p>
<p>The post holder will join a well-established early intervention in psychosis service for people with a psychotic diagnosis and their families.</p>
<p>The post holder will join the EIP team, delivering CBT for psychosis with people aged between 14-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.</p>
<p>The post will suit enthusiastic psychologist or CBT therapist with an interest in developing their skills in applying evidence-based psychological therapies with this client group and working with multi-disciplinary teams.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for this client group . The post holder will be expected to work closely with the multidisciplinary team and offer support on psychological approaches to working with psychosis.</p>
<p>The post holder will be expected to participate in supervision and CPD focused on evidence-based interventions in psychosis.</p>
<p>In addition, the post holder will receive individual supervision and group supervision in CBT for psychosis. The service has practitioners interested in Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR and Family Intervention for Psychosis amongst other approaches.</p>
<p>The Trust has strong links with the UCL, UEL and Royal Holloway clinical psychology courses, several Counselling Psychology courses and the UCL CBTp diploma. Current members of the department are engaged in teaching and research projects with local clinical training courses.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>COVID-19 Vaccination</p> <p>We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.</p>  <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).</p>  <p>Starting with NELFT</p> <p>NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.</p>  <p>High Cost Area Supplement</p> <p>This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>07 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

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

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-PP084-25-A</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Havering Early Intervention in Psychosis Team</p>
      <p>137-145 Church Road</p>
      <p>Havering</p>
            <p>RM3 0SH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
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    <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application</p>
  

  
    
      
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        <li>Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology  Or Core mental health profession plus post graduate diploma in CBT</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Delivering high quality evidence-based interventions to people presenting with psychosis.</li>
        
        <li>Working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.</li>
        
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        <li>Thorough and expert knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis</li>
        
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        <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of highly complex clinical reports and assessments.</li>
        
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Delivering high quality evidence-based interventions to people presenting with psychosis.</li>
          
          <li>Working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.</li>
          
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          <li>Thorough and expert knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT.</li>
          
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    <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>
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      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>
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        <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>
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          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>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Havering Early Intervention in Psychosis Team</p>
      <p>137-145 Church Road</p>
      <p>Havering</p>
            <p>RM3 0SH</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Havering Early Intervention in Psychosis Team</p>
          <p>137-145 Church Road</p>
          <p>Havering</p>
                    <p>RM3 0SH</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.</p> <p>We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.</p> <p>Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. </p> <p><strong>About the Team Manager role:</strong></p> <p>At Single Homeless Project, we believe every young person deserves the chance to build a life beyond crisis. As our Young Person s Psychotherapist, you ll play a vital part in making that happen. Working within our Opportunities Programme, you ll provide one-to-one psychotherapy and co-produced psychoeducation groups for young people aged . Your work will focus on prevention, helping young people make sense of their experiences and build the tools to manage life s challenges before they reach breaking point.</p> <p>You ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team offering a psychologically informed service - collaborating closely with support staff, managers and other professionals to create safe, empowering spaces where young people can explore their emotions, relationships and aspirations. From helping someone understand the impact of trauma, racism or poverty, to facilitating group discussions on healthy boundaries and emotional regulation, your impact will ripple far beyond the therapy room.</p> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You have at least a year s experience providing psychotherapy or counselling to young people.</li> <li>You re confident supporting both individuals and groups, and understand how group dynamics work.</li> <li>You understand the challenges young people face - especially those who ve experienced the care system and/or experienced trauma.</li> <li>You can build trust with young people who may be wary of professionals and create a safe, supportive space.</li> <li>You value working alongside young people, involving them in shaping their own support and outcomes.</li> <li>You re organised, communicate clearly, and committed to inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice in all you do.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our attractive benefits package includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period</li> <li>A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am 4pm) in non-accommodation services</li> <li>25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),</li> <li>A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary</li> <li>Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme</li> <li>Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please note</strong> applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates invited to interview as applications are received. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate is identified. </p> <p>Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Kings Cross or a Young Person's service in Greenwich. </p> <p>This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.</p> <p>Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role. </p> <p>Don t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team please click <strong> apply </strong>now to become our <strong>Team Manager </strong>-we'd like to hear from you!</p> <p><em>Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.</em></p>

Young Persons Psychotherapist

<p>Step Forward is seeking a Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker to provide high quality therapeutic support to young people and clinical supervision to honorary counsellors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged <strong>11-25 years</strong>and combine direct therapeutic work with leadership responsibilities. You will be a passionate and skilled individual that will help us to shape services that reach young people facing complex challenges in East London.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide high quality <strong>and confidential 1:1 counselling</strong> and wellbeing support in a range of settings.</li> <li>Deliver clinical supervision to Step Forward honorary counsellors/therapists.</li> <li>Facilitate <strong>small group sessions and wellbeing workshops. </strong></li> <li>Support engagement with young people who are less likely to access traditional mental health services.</li> <li>Lead and/or contribute to service improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Monitor and evidence the <strong>impact of therapeutic interventions.</strong></li> <li>Build and sustain partnerships with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, schools)</li> </ul> <p><b>About You</b></p> <p>A <strong>recognised qualification</strong> in Counselling or Psychotherapy (accredited or working towards). Supervision qualification and experience providing clinical supervision to practitioners. Extensive experience delivering evidence-based short, medium, and long-term therapy. Experience supporting young people with a wide range of presenting issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, abuse, identity and relationships). Minimum 2 years' counselling experience with young people aged 11-25. Experience working in school and multi-agency environments. A commitment to holistic, young people centred care. Strong safeguarding expertise, including managing complex cases and multi-agency working. Leadership and/or mentoring skills to support colleague's professional development.</p>

Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker

<p><strong>Counsellor</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>The post will be based at EACH premises and post holder will be required to work from any of EACH s locations based on the needs of the service. Remote working may be required.<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £28,392 - £30,708 (including Outer London Weighting) for Full Time Equivalent (37.5hrs)<br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 Hours (DV counselling project)<br> <strong>Qualifications: </strong>Recognised counselling qualification and registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP)<br> <strong>Contract:</strong> Subject to continuous funding and performance.</p> <p>EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues. </p> <p>Our services, and our success, are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities.</p> <p>We are looking for qualified counsellors who are skilled in their practice and compassionate about making a difference to people s lives to help them recover from the impact of mental health, trauma and domestic abuse.</p> <p><strong>Main Purpose: </strong></p> <p>As our Counsellor, you will provide one-to-one emotional support, structured counselling, and group work to BAME women, who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and who face mental health difficulties. </p> <p>You will also provide trauma informed counselling based on the needs of clients. The main focus of support lies on 1:1 short- to medium term counselling. Understand and conduct risk assessments and safety planning: Assess any immediate danger to victims and their children, and create comprehensive safety plans, which can include short term crisis intervention and longer-term strategies.</p> <p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>• Assess counselling goals and provide appropriate short- or longer-term counselling to meet individual needs of a client by using appropriate therapeutic interventions <br> • Ensure appropriate discharge and referral and signposting. <br> • Develop and provide group-work where appropriate. <br> • Respond to Safeguarding concerns (Children and Adults at Risk) as per EACH s policies and procedures and local Safeguarding Protocols. <br> • Work effectively within the team and contribute to its development. <br> • Contribute to the development of online support, e.g. web-based workshops. <br> • Work effectively with other professionals and agencies to utilise appropriate care pathways and relevant services, e.g. substance misuse services, GPs, the police, housing, employment. <br> • Where a client disengages, undertake appropriate follow up to ensure safety and re introduction to EACH. <br> • Keep records as required using internal systems and provide monitoring information. <br> • Help review the project s work and its impact for service development, including through user feedback and involvement.</p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <p>• A recognised counselling qualification (minimum diploma level or equivalent) and registration with a professional governing body (e.g. BACP, UKCP). <br> • Experience in counselling and supporting members of BAME communities affected by mental health challenges and/or domestic violence and abuse. <br> • Ability to conduct counselling and provide support in a community language (Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Arabic) and/or of the local BAME communities (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Somali). <br> • Knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by BAME communities. <br> • Understanding of mental health and domestic abuse issues. <br> • Flexibility to work potentially on one evening a week with late start and remote work</p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to combine direct client work with service development and coordination, helping to shape and grow a vital local resource for the community.</p> <p><strong>Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH</strong></p> <p>• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth<br> • 25 days annual leave Plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6<br> • 4% -6% employers pension contributions<br> • Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service<br> • Staff recognition award scheme<br> • Opportunities for continuous professional development<br> • Ringfenced personal training budget<br> • Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service<br> • E-wallet benefit scheme<br> • Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level)</p> <p><strong>Closing Date: 18th Nov. 2025 <br> Interview Date: 27th Nov. 2025</strong></p> <p>EACH offers a 4% - 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions<br> and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities<br> Employer.</p> <p>If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on <strong> APPLY </strong> today! </p> <p>No agencies please. </p>

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