Assistant Psychologist

2 weeks ago

Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Come and work for NELFT CYPMHS, and be part of one of the UK's most innovative healthcare Trusts


Driven by CYIAPT (Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) and the THRIVE model of care, the service provides the latest in evidence based NICE compliant psychological interventions to children, young people and their families experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.


NELFT is an experienced provider of mental health services for children and young people, already providing these services in Essex, Kent& Medway and four London boroughs.

It is also one of England's largest NHS Foundation Trusts.

Probationary Period

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.

All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.

As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.

The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster.

We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Structure of NELFT's CYPMHS

There are:

Children's Single Point of Access (CSPA), nine Locality Teams,a Crisis Teams, a specialist Eating Disorders Team and Learning Disability Team.

These are located across Kent.

What difficulties can be referred to the service?

  • Mood and anxiety disorders
  • Behavioural and conduct disorders
  • Emerging personality and attachment disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Deliberate selfharm and suicidal ideation
  • Substance misuse with coexisting mental health needs (dual diagnosis)
  • Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) with cooccurring mental health needs
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with cooccurring mental health needs
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Prolonged bereavement problems
Working in our locality team is for you if you are excited by a modern approach. We would very much like to hear from you.


Working for your organisation COVID-19 Vaccination We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster.

We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

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