Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
2 weeks ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to help improve the mental health care and support offered for people experiencing homelessness in Waltham Forest. The post holder will work with local homeless hostels to provide Psychologically Informed Environments, developing and delivering specialised training and support to staff to formulate residents' presentation, behaviour and difficulties from a psychological perspective. This will include understanding the impact of trauma, and environmental factors on residents.
The post holder will work with VCSE partners to support and facilitate access to psychological therapy for homeless people and will work with the psychology leads to ensure pathways into psychological therapies do not exclude people because of their housing status.
The post holder will work with local hostels, but also in liaison with stakeholders such as LBWF, NELFT Rough sleepers team, housing associations, GPs, mental health services, and local CVSEs.
The post holder will work with the GP lead for homelessness and the Homelessness Liaison Nurse to provide a holistic offer of support to hostels and their residents.
The post holder will join a group of Psychological professionals in WF working with marginalised groups and across institutional boundaries, this includes specialist psychological services for refugees and Community psychologists attached to MDTs.
Main duties of the job
To provide consultation and supervision to local providers of homelessness services in the borough To provide specialist consultation and clinical input to complex cases experiencing homelessness across the directorate, as appropriate and as agreed with the Directorate Lead for Psychological Professions. Working in close collaboration with other psychology services to ensure a smooth pathway for service-users and their families. Leading the homelessness offer in line with national best practice, NICE guidance and in line with expectations from professionals across the Trust and other agencies (including the Integrated Care System)The post holder will join a supportive and dynamic group of psychological professionals in Waltham forest working across systems to address health inequalities and improve our offer to marginalised people. The group includes people using community psychology informed approaches to work with communities, and a specialist refugee pathway. The latter has an outreach arm and the expectation is that the Refugee lead and Homelessness lead will work closely together where these groups overlap.
About us
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 focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-CostArea Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Essential
Essential
Post qualification experience of teaching, training and consultation to psychology and non-psychology colleagues and stakeholders
Essentail
Essential
Experience of leading initiatives addressing inequalities
Essential
Essential
Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health ( Addictions, homelessness, complex trauma, psychosis, personality disorder, mood disorder).
Essential
Essential
Experience of working with high levels of risk and severe mental health difficulties.
Essential
Essential
Experience of working with hard to engage populations and familiarity with principles of assertive outreach-
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
5 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Clinical/Counselling PsychologistJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. As a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions to patients with chronic...
-
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
6 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Clinical/Counselling PsychologistJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. As a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions to patients with chronic...
-
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
4 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Full timeJob Title: Clinical/Counselling PsychologistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team at NELFT North East London Foundation Trust.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in a specialist adult autism service, providing high-quality clinical input and...
-
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
4 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Full timeJob Title: Clinical/Counselling PsychologistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team at NELFT North East London Foundation Trust.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in a specialist adult autism service, providing high-quality clinical input and...
-
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
3 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob Title: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in DiabetesJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our team at the NHS. The successful candidate will work one day a week in the Camden Diabetes Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) and will be responsible for providing high-quality psychological care...
-
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
2 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob Title: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in DiabetesJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our team at the NHS. The successful candidate will work one day a week in the Camden Diabetes Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) and will be responsible for providing high-quality psychological care...
-
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
2 weeks ago
London Borough of Waltham Forest, United Kingdom EdEx - Education Recruitment Full timeAspiring Clinical PsychologistQ - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience ahead of a Masters in Psychology or similar?Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Therapists / Psychologists & more?If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Clinical Psychologist opportunity for you, read on below to find out more!EdEx are exclusively...
-
Principal Clinical
3 months ago
London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full timeJob summary We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist at either Band 7 (preceptorship) or 8a, to work within Older People's Inpatient Services ( WTE) and Older People's Community Team ( WTE). We welcome applications from final year Trainee Clinical Psychologists who will be eligible to join the HCPC once qualified....
-
London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team at Change Grow Live. As a Qualified Practitioner Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and contribute to the development of our comprehensive assessment, formulation, and...
-
London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team at Change Grow Live. As a Qualified Practitioner Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and contribute to the development of our comprehensive assessment, formulation, and...
-
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
2 weeks ago
Waltham Forest, United Kingdom EdEx - Education Recruitment Full timeAspiring Clinical Psychologist Q - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience ahead of a Masters in Psychology or similar? Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Therapists / Psychologists & more? If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Clinical Psychologist opportunity for you, read on below to find out more! EdEx are...
-
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
2 weeks ago
Waltham Forest, United Kingdom EdEx - Education Recruitment Full timeAspiring Clinical PsychologistQ - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience ahead of a Masters in Psychology or similar?Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Therapists / Psychologists & more?If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Clinical Psychologist opportunity for you, read on below to find out more!EdEx are exclusively...
-
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
2 weeks ago
Waltham Forest, United Kingdom EdEx - Education Recruitment Full timeAspiring Clinical PsychologistQ - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience ahead of a Masters in Psychology or similar?Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Therapists / Psychologists & more?If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Clinical Psychologist opportunity for you, read on below to find out more!EdEx are exclusively...
-
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
2 weeks ago
Waltham Forest, United Kingdom EdEx - Education Recruitment Full timeAspiring Clinical PsychologistQ - Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience ahead of a Masters in Psychology or similar?Q - Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside Therapists / Psychologists & more?If so, EdEx may have the perfect Aspiring Clinical Psychologist opportunity for you, read on below to find out more!EdEx are exclusively...
-
London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full timeJob SummaryChange Grow Live is seeking a qualified Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive assessment, formulation, and recovery-focused interventions to individuals who access our services.Key...
-
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
2 weeks ago
London Borough of Waltham Forest, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the Waltham Forest Refugee Psychology Service, a specialist service for the treatment of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and traumatic bereavement in asylum seekers and refugees. We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic...
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist to join our team at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work in our Community Mental Health Hub, providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention to patients with complex mental health...
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist to join our team at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work in our Community Mental Health Hub, providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention to patients with complex mental health...
-
Associate Clinical or Counselling Psychologists
3 months ago
London, United Kingdom Circle Psychology Partners Full timeWe are seeking a dedicated HCPC registered Clinical or Counseling Psychologist to join our team. We are a busy private psychological therapy provider in East Dulwich, Southeast London. We have a team of associates working with us. We are currently looking for clinical or counselling psychologists to join our team as associates for a minimum of 3 hours per...
-
Clinical/Counselling psychologist
1 week ago
London, United Kingdom Dr Stuart Psychologists Full time €120We are a referral service and work with children, teenagers and adults with presenting problems across the spectrum of psychological difficulties. If you have a clinic in London or the surrounding area , and you are looking for a steady stream of referrals, please do get in touch. You will need to be a chartered psychologist and have completed either a...
