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<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>
      

      
        <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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Charter House</p>
      <p>Alma Street</p>
      <p>Luton</p>
            <p>LU1 2PJ</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>Charter House</p>
          <p>Alma Street</p>
          <p>Luton</p>
                    <p>LU1 2PJ</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

Senior Assistant Psychologist Liaison and Diversion Service

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) or a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with post qualification experience of providing clinical supervision, looking for a service that is committed to your ongoing professional development? </strong></p>
<p>A service that puts staff wellbeing and patient care at the heart of everything they do? If so, the Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies has the answer! We're recruiting a <strong>Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner</strong> to join our <strong>High Wycombe</strong> team on a 12 month fixed term basis.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will have responsibility for supporting the Step 2 team alongside established Lead PWPs and the Senior Management team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical supervision, line management and skills development of the Step 2 workforce, ensuring that a high quality, accessible service is provided to our patients. You will support specific areas of service development and partnership work with external providers. You will also maintain a small clinical caseload and provide Guided Self Help interventions to support the development of your clinical skills.</p>
<p>We're looking for someone who is organised, forward-thinking and solution focussed, with plenty of enthusiasm and motivation, and who works well in a team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.</p>
<p>As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "<strong>Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p>
<p>Our values are: <strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>
<p>We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
</ul>


      
        
  <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>Secondment</p>

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-BM7423387</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Prospect House</p>
      <p>Crendon Street</p>
      <p>High Wycombe</p>
            <p>HP13 6LA</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Want to know what its like to work for our service? Open theWhat its like to work for Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies pdf to see what our team members have to say!</p>
<p>We are a nationally recognized, high-performing, and innovative Talking Therapies service. Visit our website (Oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/bucks-talking-therapies) to find out how we support over 12,000 adults to manage their common mental health difficulties.</p>
<p>There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate and in line with service need.</p>
<p>Staff wellbeing is a top priority - We have a very active, award winning, in- service wellbeing team and take a pride in our supportive, collaborative, and productive culture.</p>
<p>The Trust hosts the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research and the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies is actively involved in research, and the service benefits from being a member of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network  Anxiety and Depression Network led by Professor David Clark.</p>
<p>Our two main bases are centrally located within Aylesbury and High Wycombe, the base for this vacancy is High Wycombe. We use additional clinic space around the county. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes is essential.</p>
<p>This position needs to comply with the following:</p>
<p>Qualified PWPs are expected to comply with the national requirement effective from 10th June 2022, for PWP registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural &amp; Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Registration must be maintained annually, at the practitioners expense. Please ensure you complete the section within this application form asking for your PIN. If you are awaiting confirmation of registration, please provide evidence of your submission for registration. Successful candidates who have not completed the approval process will be required to practice at a training grade (Band 4), and will be paid accordingly, until such time as the registration is confirmed.</p>
<p>We expect our staff to share and demonstrate our values and be caring, safe and excellent in everything we do, constantly striving to improve the quality of care we provide and the experience that patients can expect.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Want to know what its like to work for our service? Open theWhat its like to work for Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies pdf to see what our team members have to say!</p>
<p>We are a nationally recognized, high-performing, and innovative Talking Therapies service. Visit our website (Oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/bucks-talking-therapies) to find out how we support over 12,000 adults to manage their common mental health difficulties.</p>
<p>There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate and in line with service need.</p>
<p>Staff wellbeing is a top priority - We have a very active, award winning, in- service wellbeing team and take a pride in our supportive, collaborative, and productive culture.</p>
<p>The Trust hosts the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research and the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies is actively involved in research, and the service benefits from being a member of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network  Anxiety and Depression Network led by Professor David Clark.</p>
<p>Our two main bases are centrally located within Aylesbury and High Wycombe, the base for this vacancy is High Wycombe. We use additional clinic space around the county. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes is essential.</p>
<p>This position needs to comply with the following:</p>
<p>Qualified PWPs are expected to comply with the national requirement effective from 10th June 2022, for PWP registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural &amp; Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Registration must be maintained annually, at the practitioners expense. Please ensure you complete the section within this application form asking for your PIN. If you are awaiting confirmation of registration, please provide evidence of your submission for registration. Successful candidates who have not completed the approval process will be required to practice at a training grade (Band 4), and will be paid accordingly, until such time as the registration is confirmed.</p>
<p>We expect our staff to share and demonstrate our values and be caring, safe and excellent in everything we do, constantly striving to improve the quality of care we provide and the experience that patients can expect.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>PWP Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural &amp; Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).</li>
        
        <li>Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence based Psychological Treatments accredited by a relevant professional body.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Managerial or Leadership Training</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding and up to date knowledge of Talking Therapies and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of the full range of evidence based psychological interventions across both step 2 and step 3.</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of the stepped model of care.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of providing case management supervision within a social care and/or health care service.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of successfully leading and managing services and teams.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working under pressure and being able to prioritize workload demands.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to be self-reflective.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>PWP Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural &amp; Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).</li>
          
          <li>Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence based Psychological Treatments accredited by a relevant professional body.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Managerial or Leadership Training</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding and up to date knowledge of Talking Therapies and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the full range of evidence based psychological interventions across both step 2 and step 3.</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of the stepped model of care.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of providing case management supervision within a social care and/or health care service.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of successfully leading and managing services and teams.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working under pressure and being able to prioritize workload demands.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be self-reflective.</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="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>
      

      

      
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - High Wycombe

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist 8b Team Lead

Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist -

Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Job Advertisement</strong></p> <p><strong>Title: Principal Clinical Psychologist </strong></p> <p><strong>Band: 8b or developmental from 8a to 8b</strong></p> <p><strong>Team: Emotional Behavioural Teal 3</strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent - 0.8 wte</strong></p>  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist with a keen interest in service development and delivery to join our thriving and innovative multi-disciplinary Emotional &amp; Behavioural Team (EB3). We are also open for Band 8a's to apply as a development role into the Band 8b post. This is an opportunity to bring a psychological perspective in clinical thinking to the team and to shape and develop the service which offers a range of therapeutic interventions to young people aged 5-18 and their families. This is a leadership role that will also oversee clinical supervision and consultation within the team and participate in leadership meetings and decision making.</p>  <p>We are a team that prides itself on creative, innovative and evidenced based approaches to our work with service users and carers and value a supportive and reflective culture in the work environment. Our team is inclusive and we consciously think about varying contexts we work within (i.e. ethnic, neurodiversity, cultural and socio-economic factors). Our work is underpinned by strong values to treat each other, service users and agency partners with respect and care. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will provide guidance on evidence-based therapies that can help address the demand on service, and in particular the growing complex challenges that young people and their families face, and how we as a service can most effectively respond. They will lead on service audits, quality improvement projects and clinical outcomes, ensuring that the findings of the audits inform service development. The successful candidate will also have responsibilities that include direct clinical work and case management of complex and high-risk cases, line management and clinical supervision.</p>  <p>The post holder will work with the Clinical Team Lead to ensure operational services are effective and will provide frontline leadership to the staff within the Multidisciplinary Team. The successful post-holder will directly contribute to service development and to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will lead by example to maintain high standards of care and practice and to empower the team to take on a greater range of clinical tasks to improve client care in the specialist CAMH service. The post holder will be a highly visible presence in clinical practice and be accessible to clients and their families. </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>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 August 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      £64,455 to £74,896 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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      <p>North Beds CAMHS</p>
      <p>9 Rush Court</p>
      <p>Bedford</p>
            <p>MK40 3JT</p>
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        <li>Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology leading to Practitioner Psychologist Registration with the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.</li>
        
        <li>Post qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.</li>
        
        <li>Post qualification training in Eating Disorders; Complex Mental health presentations in adolescence and / or CBT with children and adolescents.</li>
        
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          <li>Management or leadership training</li>
          
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        <li>Substantial post-qualification experience of working within an NHS CAMHS service as a clinical psychologist.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of liaison and joint work with other statutory, including Social Services and Education, and voluntary agencies, including crisis management.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of the application of psychology and delivering services in different cultural contexts</li>
        
        <li>Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of assessing adolescents for psychotherapy including risk assessment and management. Crisis management and skills for promoting helpful reflection amongst the clinical team.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing Evidence based interventions to patients with complex problems.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of developing and implementing care pathways.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of using clinical outcome measures.</li>
        
        <li>Service development experience.</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of representing the profession in policy and academic forums.</li>
          
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        <li>Doctorate level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the health and welfare of children and adolescents and mental health.</li>
        
        <li>Specialist knowledge - Complex Cases. Highly developed knowledge of severe child and adolescent mental health problems, including comprehensive multi- disciplinary assessment, systems of psychiatric classification and intervention.</li>
        
        <li>Highly developed  knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies for complex presentations in adolescence e.g., psychosis, OCD, eating disorders, severe depression, neuro-developmental disorders and their assessment, dual diagnosis.</li>
        
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          <li>Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology leading to Practitioner Psychologist Registration with the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.</li>
          
          <li>Post qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.</li>
          
          <li>Post qualification training in Eating Disorders; Complex Mental health presentations in adolescence and / or CBT with children and adolescents.</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Substantial post-qualification experience of working within an NHS CAMHS service as a clinical psychologist.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of liaison and joint work with other statutory, including Social Services and Education, and voluntary agencies, including crisis management.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of psychology and delivering services in different cultural contexts</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of assessing adolescents for psychotherapy including risk assessment and management. Crisis management and skills for promoting helpful reflection amongst the clinical team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing Evidence based interventions to patients with complex problems.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and implementing care pathways.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of using clinical outcome measures.</li>
          
          <li>Service development experience.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of representing the profession in policy and academic forums.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of leadership, operational, and/ or line management responsibilities.</li>
            
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            Knowledge and Skills
          
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          <li>Doctorate level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the health and welfare of children and adolescents and mental health.</li>
          
          <li>Specialist knowledge - Complex Cases. Highly developed knowledge of severe child and adolescent mental health problems, including comprehensive multi- disciplinary assessment, systems of psychiatric classification and intervention.</li>
          
          <li>Highly developed  knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies for complex presentations in adolescence e.g., psychosis, OCD, eating disorders, severe depression, neuro-developmental disorders and their assessment, dual diagnosis.</li>
          
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    <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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    <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>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <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>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>North Beds CAMHS</p>
      <p>9 Rush Court</p>
      <p>Bedford</p>
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        <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>North Beds CAMHS</p>
          <p>9 Rush Court</p>
          <p>Bedford</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.elft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Principal Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<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>
<ul>
    <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>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you’ll need:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <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>
</ul>
<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>
<ul>
    <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>
</ul>
<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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Forensic Psychologist in Training- Maternity cover up to 1 year

<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>We're looking for motivated, ambitious, and compassionate graduates in the Radlett area who are ready to take the next step in the education and training sector. Whether you're aiming for Aspiring Clinical or Educational Psychologist roles, looking to gain experience in mental health or education settings, or preparing for postgraduate training-we're here to support your journey.</p><p>Aspiring Clinical or Educational Psychologist</p><p>Location: Radlett</p><p>Salary: 460 - 500 per week</p><p>Contract: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate or September</p><p>Sector: Education and Training</p><p>You've completed your degree-what's next? If you're passionate about understanding human behaviour, making a real difference, and working toward a career as an aspiring Clinical or Educational Psychologist, now's your chance!</p><p>What We Offer: </p><ul><li>Valuable hands-on experience in psychology-focused roles across schools and clinical environments in Radlett</li><li>Opportunities to work alongside qualified psychologists, SEN specialists, and multi-disciplinary teams based locally</li><li>A clear pathway to help you gain the clinical or educational experience needed for postgraduate training</li><li>CPD and training opportunities to boost your professional development right here in Radlett</li><li>Supportive environments where your passion and potential are nurtured</li></ul><p>SEN Clinical Teaching Assistant - Daily Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with complex needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and medical conditions</li><li>Implement therapy or intervention plans created by clinicians such as Speech &amp; Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or Educational Psychologists</li><li>Support students in developing communication, sensory regulation, and social interaction skills</li><li>Assist with personal care, feeding, or mobility needs when required</li><li>Monitor and track student progress, noting behavioural or emotional changes</li><li>Create and maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment</li><li>Collaborate closely with teachers, clinical teams, SENCOs, and external professionals</li><li>Help prepare and adapt learning materials to suit individual learning styles</li><li>Support the development of life skills, independence, and self-regulation</li><li>Attend daily briefings, EHCP meetings, and professional training sessions as needed</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidates Will Have:</p><ul><li>A degree in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field</li><li>A genuine interest in mental health, child development, or educational needs</li><li>A goal to pursue a career as an Aspiring Clinical or Educational Psychologist</li><li>Empathy, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>If you're based in Radlett or nearby and are ready to start turning your career goals of becoming an Aspiring Clinical or Educational Psychologist into reality, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply now and take your first step toward a future in the education and training sector!</p>

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