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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you an experienced and innovative HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist&nbsp;looking to take the next step in your career?&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a&nbsp;multi-disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic.</p>

<p>You will be joining us at an exciting time as we are developing a new pathway for young adults who present with complex trauma, and you will have a key role in contributing to this service development.&nbsp;There are opportunities for further training relevant to the therapeutic work. </p>

<p>You&nbsp;will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with&nbsp;acute mental health needs&nbsp;on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care.</p>
<p>Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.</p>
<p>As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Your Psychologist career at&nbsp;Potters Bar Clinic&nbsp;will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.</p>
<p>It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.</p>
For more information, please contact Sigal Spigel, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection">[email&nbsp;protected]</a> ; T: 01707 858 585
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<strong>Please refer to the job spec when applying. The job spec gives detailed information regarding the job requirements in terms of hours and skills.</strong>
<p><strong>As a Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT.</li>
    <li>Undertaking specialist assessments.</li>
    <li>Providing specialist interventions according to formulations based on an appropriate conceptual framework, NICE guidelines, evidence from research, and in accordance with the wider MDT formulation and interventions.</li>
    <li>Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.</li>
    <li>Continually monitor risk of all patients for whom there is direct contact, or regarding which the post holder receives relevant information, ensure acute risk is managed, liaise with MDT (and in particular responsible psychiatrist) regarding risk, and update electronic record including risk assessment as required.</li>
    <li>Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record.</li>
    <li>Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures.</li>
    <li>Preparing clinical; reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries.</li>
    <li>Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required</li>
    <li>Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work.</li>
    <li>Facilitating ‘reflective practice’ sessions for the ward-based staff as agreed within the psychological therapies team and in discussion with wider MDT.&nbsp;Please note that the reflective practice sessions take place at 7:30am and 7:30pm to cover day and night ward-based staff. There is flexibility in the working arrangements to accommodate these working patterns.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;<strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Have BPS recognised psychology degrees</li>
    <li>Be HCPC registered</li>
    <li>Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice</li>
    <li>Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting</li>
    <li>Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>190 Barnet Road,&nbsp;Potters Bar,&nbsp;Hertfordshire,&nbsp;EN6 2SE</p>
<p>Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18.<br>
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Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Annual salary of £53,000, pro rata considered 4 days a week</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
</ul>
<p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</p>
<p>A full job description and personal specification is available upon request.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>

<p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</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 individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>

		
	
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Adult Wards

<p>Are you passionate about creating healthier, more comfortable work environments? PAM Physio Solutions is expanding, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced <strong>DSE/Ergonomic Workstation Assessor</strong> to join our dynamic occupational health team.</p><p>In this vital role, you’ll help ensure our clients meet their legal obligations under the Display Screen Equipment Act 1992, while also making a meaningful difference to employee wellbeing and productivity.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>	<li>Be part of a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation</li>	<li>Work with a diverse range of clients across industries</li>	<li>Make a tangible impact on people’s working lives</li>	<li>Enjoy flexible working options, including remote assessments</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul>	<li>Conduct ergonomic assessments including DSE, workstation, workplace, and vehicle evaluations</li>	<li>Deliver clear, high-quality reports with practical recommendations</li>	<li>Advise on reasonable adjustments and ergonomic solutions</li>	<li>Collaborate with HR, Occupational Health, and line managers to support employee wellbeing</li>	<li>Stay up to date with best practices through CPD and team learning</li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul>	<li>Experienced MSK clinicians or qualified DSE assessors</li>	<li>Strong understanding of ergonomic principles and HSE legislation</li>	<li>Excellent communication and report writing skills</li>	<li>Confidence in recommending assistive technologies and workplace adjustments</li>	<li>Comfortable conducting remote assessments via MS Teams or phone</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work With Us?</strong></p><p>Be part of a supportive and professional team</p><p>Make a meaningful impact on employee health and wellbeing</p><p>Work within a company accredited to ISO 9001, 27001, SEQOHS, RISQS, and IIP</p><p>Opportunities for growth and development in a respected Occupational Health provider</p><p><strong>Company Benefits&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Pension Scheme</p><p>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)</p><p>Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary</p><p>Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!</p><p>Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme</p><p>Long service rewards &amp; flexible Working Hours</p><p>Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support</p><p>Support with training and development</p><p>Group Income Protection</p><p><strong>PAM Values</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Our values and behaviours&nbsp;</strong></p><p>At PAM, we’re passionate about people. Our values—Hard Work &amp; Enthusiasm, Teamwork &amp; Friendship.</p><p>Loyalty &amp; Improvement—are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in rewarding effort, supporting each other, and helping every team member grow.</p><p>PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected.</p><p>We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status.</p><p>We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.</p><p>Ready to join a company that values your wellbeing as much as you value others’?<br>Apply today and help us deliver the everyday things that matter.</p>

PAM Wellness

DSE Assessor

<h3><strong>We offer honorary clinical placements to trainees from Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy courses, and those from Integrative courses (Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology) with a strong interest in Psychoanalysis/Psychodynamic therapies.</strong></h3><p>Each application will be considered on an individual basis, our selection will focus on:</p><ul><li>Your attendance at a recognised clinical training in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy, or Psychoanalysis.</li><li>Your self-development and level of self-awareness through your own personal therapy and training.</li><li>Some experience of one to one counselling work with clients in an organisational setting or other relevant experience</li></ul><h3><strong>What we ask for</strong></h3><ul><li>Minimum two year commitment for clinical work</li><li>Holding a case load of a minimum of 3 clients per year</li><li>Regular attendance to HCC supervision and additional supervision through your course or privately</li><li>Commitment to your own personal and professional development</li><li>Attending HCC activities, e.g. quarterly team meetings, in-house clinical seminars, and annual Away Day</li><li>Maintaining professional conduct in all your dealings with HCC clients and staff</li></ul><h3><strong>What we offer</strong></h3><ul><li>A conducive environment that will support you in your learning and development as a psychotherapist</li><li>An opportunity to practice in a psychoanalytically informed service, working with clients on longer-term contracts of one year (with possibility to extend in some cases)</li><li>High-quality group supervision by experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts. Supervision takes place every fortnight and there are up to four trainees in each group</li><li>An opportunity to get involved with activities in the other Strides projects and events in the wider organisation</li></ul><h3><strong>When can you apply</strong></h3><p>Our recruitment is open throughout the year. If we don’t have vacancies at the time we receive your application, we will keep your details on file and consider your application when we next have a vacancy.</p><p>Please note that we receive a high volume of applications and are unfortunately unable to reply to each unsuccessful applicant. We will acknowledge receipt of your application but will only contact applicants selected for interview.</p><h3><strong>How to apply</strong></h3><p>Please download and complete the following three forms, and return by email to <a href="mailto:hcc@strides.org.uk" target="_blank"><strong>hcc@strides.org.uk</strong></a>.</p><ul><li><a href="https://strides.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Strides-HCC-Placement-Application-Form.docx" target="_blank"><strong>An application form</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://strides.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Strides-HCC-Monitoring-form-1.docx" target="_blank"><strong>An Equal Opportunity monitoring form</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://strides.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HCC-Recruitment-Process.docx" target="_blank"><strong>HCC Recruitment Process</strong></a></li></ul>

Strides

Apply for a clinical placement

<h2><strong>Fully remote, full-time internship for aspiring clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors.</strong></h2><p>Our Clinical Psychology Internship equips aspiring mental health professionals worldwide with essential skills and practical client-facing experience, preparing them for careers in clinical psychology, coaching, psychotherapy, or counselling.</p><p>Interns complete an intensive one-month crash course covering a toolkit of evidence-based techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They then provide free online, one-to-one coaching to global clients who otherwise lack access to mental health care, initially promoting behaviour change (e.g., diet, sleep, reducing procrastination) and later progressing to clients experiencing depression or anxiety.</p><h3><strong>About Overcome</strong></h3><p>Overcome is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number: 1191308) providing online mental health coaching worldwide, particularly to underserved communities in developing countries. We are a trusted placement provider for leading universities such as UCL, Bath, and Loughborough.</p><h3><strong>Internship Overview</strong></h3><p>This internship is a fully remote, unpaid, full-time (~30 hours/week) role. Approximately 80% of our alumni secure paid mental health positions (e.g., Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Support Workers), or pursue further relevant studies shortly after completion.</p><p><strong>We take applications on a rolling basis with monthly cohorts!</strong></p><h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>1st Month</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Full-time Intensive Training</strong></li></ul><p>Engage in full-time intensive training covering techniques from motivational interviewing, and important techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance commitment therapy.</p><ul><li><strong>Diverse Learning Activities</strong></li></ul><p>Learning activities include live workshops, self-study, quizzes, one-to-one/group roleplays, and assessments.t</p><h3><strong>2nd and 3rd Month</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Client Work</strong></li></ul><p>~90% of interns pass training to support real clients. They keep track of client sessions and update their supervisor. They also attend weekly internal clinical supervision and ~monthly external clinical supervision.</p><ul><li><strong>Opportunities</strong></li></ul><p>Other opportunities include training future cohorts, completing recruitment role-plays to recruit future interns, managing your own project in mental health, etc.</p><h2><strong>Post-Internship Opportunities</strong></h2><ul><li>70% of our alumni continue volunteering with us to see clients at flexible hours.</li><li>2% chance of full-time employment at a competitive salary.</li><li>Some clients may pay for extended coaching sessions, mutually agreed between you and the client. You keep all the money and get paid by them directly.</li></ul><h2><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h2><p><strong>Passion</strong></p><p>Strong interest in psychotherapy, counselling, and/or clinical psychology.</p><p><strong>Commitment</strong></p><p>Ability to commit full-time (~30 hours per week) for the full duration of the three month internship.</p><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><p>Good under pressure. Fast learner. Organised.</p><p><strong>Strong Language Skills</strong></p><p>Fluent in English. Good at explaining things simply.</p><p><strong>Financial Independence</strong></p><p>Can fund your own living expenses. We provide no salary or stipend.</p><p><strong>Likability</strong></p><p>Great at building relationships, in one to one settings, very quickly.</p><h3><strong>Desirable</strong></h3><ul><li>Relevant degrees or past training</li><li>Relevant certifications in Psychotherapy or Counselling</li><li>Experience in supporting others' mental health</li><li>One-to-one teaching in any context</li><li>Having dealt with mental illness yourself</li><li>Living in a low or middle income country (e.g. India, Kenya, Romania)</li></ul><p><strong>You can ask us questions via </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@overcome.org.uk" target="_blank"><strong>recruitment@overcome.org.uk</strong></a><strong> - note that this role is fully remote and our recruitment team responds to inquiries from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm UK time.</strong></p>

Overcome

Clinical Internship

<p>A fantastic opportunity has arisen within PAM Occupational Health Solutions for an&nbsp;<strong>Occupational Health Technician</strong>&nbsp;to join our OH Screening Team within the Private/Public sector and support some of our well-established clients.</p><p><strong>Covering, London, surrounding areas and willingness to travel UK Wide ​- Car allowance provided</strong></p><p>You will be expected to contribute to the Occupational Health Screening division’s success, working closely with your regional colleagues, other associated clinicians and client services colleagues to ensure the delivery of Safe, Effective, and Quality Occupational Health services.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for the support and delivery of Occupational Health Services on various contracts from construction to the food industry, providing a high-quality health screening service to our client's employees, whilst increasing the business quality through effective relationship building with employees &amp; managers.</p><p><strong>Traveling is a key part of the role as the role is peripatetic and a willingness to travel UK-wide is needed to attend training and cover annual leave and sickness absence, however, PAM will always look to minimise this.</strong></p><p>Hours/Working Week are Monday-Friday 40 hours per week.</p><p><strong>Key accountabilities &amp; responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Conduct all aspects of health surveillance and fitness for work medicals/safety critical medicals in line with client standards and requirements</p><p>Drug and alcohol screening</p><p>Ensure that all documentation is uploaded to OHIO in the relevant areas</p><p>Store all data in line with Data Protection Principles</p><p>Maintaining confidentiality at all times</p><p>Ensuring KPI’s are met</p><p>Ensuring consistency of service delivery</p><p>Monitoring OHIO compliance to ensure that all information is correct and complete</p><p>Ensuring an excellent customer experience</p><p>Keep working practices in line with company accreditations including ISO 9001, 27001, SEQOHS, RISQS, and IIP</p><p>Ensure all medical equipment is calibrated and safety tested</p><p>Providing support to new team members</p><p>Escalations are conducted appropriately</p><p>Work in collaboration with all members of the OH Team</p><p><strong>Skills, Experience &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p><p>Sports Science Qualification or similar/Occupational Health Technician experience delivering health screening/medicals is preferable but not essential</p><p>Competent at managing client communication</p><p>Highly organised and process-driven individual</p><p>Ability to liaise with other departments and colleagues to achieve results</p><p>Results orientated and customer-focused</p><p>IT Literacy</p><p>Effective communication skills.</p><p>Ability to collate, prepare and deliver wellbeing content</p><p>Good organisation skills, the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise.</p><p>The ability and commitment to desire to be part of a team that seeks to provide the highest levels in a professional services business.</p><p>Understanding of Confidentiality</p><p>Good report writing skills</p><p><strong>Our Values &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul>	<li>We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%</li>	<li>33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)</li>	<li>Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary</li>	<li>Income protection</li>	<li>Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!</li>	<li>Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme</li>	<li>Long service rewards</li>	<li>Flexible Working Hours</li>	<li>Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support</li>	<li>Support with training and development</li>	<li>Group Income Protection</li></ul><p>At PAM we are passionate about people and delivering our Everyday Things That Matter Values and Behaviours to our customers and our colleagues. Our cultural philosophy is based on putting our people first, creating high performing teams who deliver great services for our clients.</p><p>We’re looking for driven and ambitious professionals to join our team, who are just as passionate about our philosophy and values as we are.</p><p><strong>PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.</strong></p>

Occupational Health Technician

NHS Jobs

Senior Occupational Therapist  Band 7

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our committed and friendly team of clinicians in our Central Wandsworth &amp; West Battersea Integrated Recovery Hub is one of four multidisciplinary Integrated Recovery Hubs in Wandsworth and provides specialist assessment, treatment and recovery work for adults with a wide variety of severe and enduring mental health difficulties.</p> <p>Central Wandsworth &amp; West Battersea Integrated Recovery Hub offers a specialist, community-focused mental health and social care service to adults (18-75) whose mental health problems, because of their seriousness or complexity, cannot be effectively treated within primary care. Clinical/professional judgement will determine priority for treatment and support, but in line with policy implementation guidance. The Integrated Recovery Hub ( IRH) service is the central element of mental health service for adults and their relatives/carers.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will be expected to work in health and other community settings (including outpatient clinics), clients' and their relatives' homes, inpatient and other hospital settings, and any other settings in which the client is most appropriately managed.</p> <p>You will provide cognitive behaviour therapy to patients referred to the Adult Integrated Recovery Hubs (IRHs) in Wandsworth. The post holder is expected to operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Wandsworth Adult Integrated Recovery Hub policies and procedures.</p> <p>You will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services' policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.</p> <p>We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.</p> <p>This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.</p> <p>We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.</p> <p>We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.</p> <p>Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>21 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £56,276 to £63,176 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>12 months</p>
  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>294-COMM-7630873-JB</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Springfield University Hospital</p>
      <p>15 Springfield Drive</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>SW17 0YF</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>1. To provide CBT assessments of clients referred to the Adult Community Mental Health Teams based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and semi-structured interviews.</p> <p>2. To design and implement plans for the formal CBT treatment and/or management of a clients problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.</p> <p>3. To be responsible for implementing a range of individual, family and group interventions based upon evidence of treatment efficacy, and which rely primarily upon CBT models.</p> <p>4. To evaluate and make decisions about CBT treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic CBT models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual or group.</p> <p>5. To engage in the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team. To provide specialist CBT advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.</p> <p>6. To contribute directly and indirectly to a CBT based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.</p> <p>7. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on CBT approaches to aspects of risk assessment and risk management.</p> <p>8. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment and CBT treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>1. To provide CBT assessments of clients referred to the Adult Community Mental Health Teams based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and semi-structured interviews.</p> <p>2. To design and implement plans for the formal CBT treatment and/or management of a clients problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.</p> <p>3. To be responsible for implementing a range of individual, family and group interventions based upon evidence of treatment efficacy, and which rely primarily upon CBT models.</p> <p>4. To evaluate and make decisions about CBT treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic CBT models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual or group.</p> <p>5. To engage in the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team. To provide specialist CBT advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.</p> <p>6. To contribute directly and indirectly to a CBT based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.</p> <p>7. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on CBT approaches to aspects of risk assessment and risk management.</p> <p>8. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment and CBT treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>BABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner (or eligible and seeking accreditation)</li>
        
        <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, clinical/counselling psychology</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Post graduate diploma/certificate in CBT for psychosis</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of using evidence based psychological interventions for treatment of mild to moderate mental health conditions.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly CBT.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing individual CBT treatments and in facilitating therapeutic/psycho-educational groups.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working in secondary mental health care in the NHS</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups</li>
          
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          Knowledge &amp; Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Skilled in the use of CBT assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
        
        <li>Advanced practitioner skills in CBT.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of assessment for CBT.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>High-level knowledge in the assessment and evaluation of the psychological therapies for severe and enduring mental health difficulties</li>
          
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            Training and Qualifications
          
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          <li>BABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner (or eligible and seeking accreditation)</li>
          
          <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, clinical/counselling psychology</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Post graduate diploma/certificate in CBT for psychosis</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience of using evidence based psychological interventions for treatment of mild to moderate mental health conditions.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly CBT.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing individual CBT treatments and in facilitating therapeutic/psycho-educational groups.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of working in secondary mental health care in the NHS</li>
            
            <li>Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups</li>
            
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            Knowledge &amp; Skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skilled in the use of CBT assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
          
          <li>Advanced practitioner skills in CBT.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of assessment for CBT.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>High-level knowledge in the assessment and evaluation of the psychological therapies for severe and enduring mental health difficulties</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>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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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>
        <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>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Springfield University Hospital</p>
      <p>15 Springfield Drive</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>SW17 0YF</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Springfield University Hospital</p>
          <p>15 Springfield Drive</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>SW17 0YF</p>
        
      

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

CBT Therapist or Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Senior Clinical Psychologist in Paediatrics</strong></p> <p><strong>Band 8a </strong></p> <p>Job (Contract) Type</p> <p><strong>Fixed Term (maternity cover until 31st August 2026) </strong></p> <p>Working Pattern</p> <p><strong>22.5 hours/week (0.6 WTE)</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential Working Days</strong>: ideally Mondays, Wednesdays &amp; Thursdays</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Why we are recruiting:</strong> </p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a senior clinical psychologist to join the Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS) department at Great Ormond Street Hospital covering maternity leave. You will be providing a service to children with visual conditions and their families. </p> <p>The successful candidate will provide a specialist clinical psychology service to children and families referred to the Ophthalmology team at GOSH, working closely with consultants and allied health professionals. The role includes provision of psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions on a predominantly outpatient basis.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>What we can offer:</strong></p> <p>You will be working with the Surgery &amp; Development Stream (a team of paediatric clinical psychologists) who offer psychological input to children under the care of thirteen medical specialties. In addition to your work with the Ophthalmology team you will contribute to the flexible delivery of psychology services across the stream, in response to new developments and organisational changes. </p> <p>We are one of three paediatric psychology streams within the hospital and sit within the wider psychological and mental health services. </p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a psychology team we draw on a range of therapeutic modalities including Narrative, CBT, Systemic, ACT, compassion focussed therapy. There are opportunities to work in creative, formulation-driven ways with young people and families. You will be offering individual, family, parent and group psychological interventions, as well as working within GOSH MDTs and with external agencies.</p> <p>There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development in line with job planning. A range of academic teaching is offered within the department as well as special interest groups in medicalised trauma, medically unexplained symptoms, narrative therapy, cognitive assessment, and others. Utilisation of research skills for audit, policy and service development and research is encouraged.</p>  <p>As the post is fixed-term we will be thinking with you about your development within and beyond this contracted post to support your career.</p> <p><strong>What we are looking for/who we are looking to recruit:</strong></p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and innovative clinical psychologist. We are looking for someone who is confident in working within physical health and/or work with children and young people and who is keen to develop clinical skills in the psychology of health conditions. </p> <p>If this sounds like you, please apply now.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.</p>
<p>We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.</p>
<p>We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.</p>
<p>We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.</p>
<p>We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,156 to £71,148 a year
      
        per annum inclusive, pro rata for part time
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>271-BBM-7345916</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Great Ormond Street Hospital</p>
      <p>Great Ormond Street</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>WC1N 3JH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please see those attached.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please see those attached.</p>
    
  


      
  
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      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          GOSH Culture and Values
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Our Always values | Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Academic/Professional qualification/Training
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Honours degree in Psychology</li>
        
        <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology.EA</li>
        
        <li>Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience and /or further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience/Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level.</li>
        
        <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.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience and expertise with a specialist paediatric client group.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising trainee psychologists and/or other professionals.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Skills/Abilities
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.</li>
        
        <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers and other professionals.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within paediatrics</li>
        
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            GOSH Culture and Values
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Our Always values | Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Academic/Professional qualification/Training
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Honours degree in Psychology</li>
          
          <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology.EA</li>
          
          <li>Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience and /or further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience/Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level.</li>
          
          <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.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience and expertise with a specialist paediatric client group.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising trainee psychologists and/or other professionals.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Skills/Abilities
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers and other professionals.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within paediatrics</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>
    <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>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Great Ormond Street Hospital</p>
      <p>Great Ormond Street</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>WC1N 3JH</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Great Ormond Street Hospital</p>
          <p>Great Ormond Street</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>WC1N 3JH</p>
        
      

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

Specialist Paediatric Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking to recruit a Senior Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT) to lead our CAT pathway. This post plays a pivotal role in delivering specialist psychological care to adults with complex mental health needs. The post is an established position in Lewisham Integrated Therapies (LIT) and CAT has a long and valued history in the borough as well as in the Trust.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To lead on Cognitive Analytic Therapy in Lewisham. This involves being responsible for the provision of CAT in Lewisham for complex emotional needs, managing waiting lists, supervising junior staff, conducting assessments and offering Cognitive Analytic therapy. To also work closely with our stakeholders in the community mental health teams.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.</p>
<p>We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide.</p>
<p>We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.</p>
<p>The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role.We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.</p>
<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>
<p>We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.</p>
      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,156 to £71,148 a year
      
        per annum inclusive of HCAs
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>334-CLI-7371000-A</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>The Lind Clinic Deptford</p>
      <p>St James Road, London SE8</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>SE8 3RA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see The Job description document for a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities.</p>  <p>**previous applicants need not apply.**</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see The Job description document for a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities.</p>  <p>**previous applicants need not apply.**</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A recognised qualification in a core mental health professions eg. psychiatric nursing or social work, doctoral level clinical or counselling psychology, qualified psychotherapist with demonstrable competence to practice in mental health in the NHS.</li>
        
        <li>ACAT accredited CAT Practitioner</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>ACAT accredited supervisor</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Cognitive Analytic Therapy. (A/I)</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and complex emotional needs.  Experience of holding and managing a waiting list.</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of supervising assistants and trainees having completed the relevant training</li>
        
        <li>oExperience in offering clinical and managerial supervision to junior therapists.</li>
        
        <li>oExperience working with community mental health teams and other stakeholders</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for those presenting with complex emotional needs.</li>
        
        <li>oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.</li>
        
        <li>oTo deliver psychological/psychotherapeutic therapy across cultural and other differences</li>
        
        <li>oTo select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.</li>
        
        <li>oKnowledge of a range of a range of therapeutic ideas/approaches systemic models in assessment and treatment relevant to CAT discipline</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oTo communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.</li>
        
        <li>oTo plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers</li>
        
        <li>oTo plan allocation of tasks to assistants/trainees as appropriates</li>
        
        <li>oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data</li>
        
        <li>oConsultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Ability
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A recognised qualification in a core mental health professions eg. psychiatric nursing or social work, doctoral level clinical or counselling psychology, qualified psychotherapist with demonstrable competence to practice in mental health in the NHS.</li>
          
          <li>ACAT accredited CAT Practitioner</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>ACAT accredited supervisor</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Cognitive Analytic Therapy. (A/I)</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and complex emotional needs.  Experience of holding and managing a waiting list.</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of supervising assistants and trainees having completed the relevant training</li>
          
          <li>oExperience in offering clinical and managerial supervision to junior therapists.</li>
          
          <li>oExperience working with community mental health teams and other stakeholders</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for those presenting with complex emotional needs.</li>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.</li>
          
          <li>oTo deliver psychological/psychotherapeutic therapy across cultural and other differences</li>
          
          <li>oTo select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.</li>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of a range of a range of therapeutic ideas/approaches systemic models in assessment and treatment relevant to CAT discipline</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oTo communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.</li>
          
          <li>oTo plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers</li>
          
          <li>oTo plan allocation of tasks to assistants/trainees as appropriates</li>
          
          <li>oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data</li>
          
          <li>oConsultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Ability
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Lind Clinic Deptford</p>
      <p>St James Road, London SE8</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>SE8 3RA</p>
    
  

  
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Lind Clinic Deptford</p>
          <p>St James Road, London SE8</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>SE8 3RA</p>
        
      

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

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