Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the NELFT Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team. The team includes a staff grade Psychiatrist, Clinical Team Lead, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Peer Support Worker and administrative support. The role of the psychologist is critical to the ethos and operation of the service. The team works across the four NELFT boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The service is operationally based within the Redbridge directorate and the successful candidate will receive clinical supervision from the Redbridge Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care Lead. NELFT have a strong commitment to staff development and the post holder would have close association with other Psychological Services that include EMDR Consultants and BABCP accredited supervisors to support the post holder’s professional development.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the team through consultations, training and reflective practice.

Carry out assessments and brief interventions where necessary, with an interest in working with rough sleepers and the ability to assess complex psychological needs.

Work flexibly to implement support or intervention plans.

Contribute to training opportunities for MDT staff and supervise honorary assistant psychologists and trainees to support workforce development.

Qualifications and experience

Experience of working as a clinical/counselling psychologist in community mental health settings at a senior level.

Ability to work autonomously and be supported by the wider Rough Sleepers Team and the Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care Lead.

Knowledge of local mental health pathways and voluntary organisations is beneficial.

Probation and inductionThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

NELFT induction process: new starters join on the first Monday of each month for a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training and equipment allocation. Induction is held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

Benefits and additional details

High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,313; maximum £5,436 per annum pro rata).

Starting with NELFT and opportunities for professional development within Psychological Services, EMDR and BABCP supervision.

Contact for further detailsName: Dr Maria QureshiJob title: Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care LeadEmail: maria.qureshi@nelft.nhs.ukTelephone: 07704662123

Employment details

Seniority level

– Mid-Senior level

Employment type

– Full-time

Job function

– Health Care Provider

Industries

– Hospitals and Health Care

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