Job summary We have an exciting opportunity within our Early Intervention in Psychosis Psychological Services in the mid part of Essex to offer a maternity leave cover role as a Senior or Principal Clinical Psychologist depending on experience and applications. This is to offer highly specialist clinical skills for clients experiencing a first episode of psychosis, alongside offering supervision, training, and leadership within the team. We make flexible working work : part time and job-share applications are very much welcome. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will need to be skilled and experienced in working in the NHS, and alongside multidisciplinary teams with all of the opportunities and challenges which that entails ideally with specific experience of supervising psychological services teams in EIP services. Strong psychological treatment skills and evidence of short and long term work with complex difficulties are essential. Systemic understanding of team and organisational dynamics or an interest in developing this will be welcomed. Excellent assessment and therapy skills, knowledge of psychometric tools and confidence in making informed professional recommendations on risks and the treatment of service users are essential. Team working ability and skills in training, consultation and supervision and a calm disposition will also be essential. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 364-A-8535-A Job locations The Gables, Braintree and C&E Centre, Chelmsford Braintree and Chelmsford CM7 9AE Job description Job responsibilities We welcome applications from senior Clinical Psychologists with training in CBTp and experience of working with people under the care of ARMS or Early intervention in Psychosis teams. Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential. For an informal discussion please contact Alison Fell (07944 923 292/Alison.fell2nhs.net). It is strongly recommended that candidates contact for an informal discussion prior to applying. Candidates who are offered an interview will be expected to confirm their attendance. Professional Qualification/Registration Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Job description Job responsibilities We welcome applications from senior Clinical Psychologists with training in CBTp and experience of working with people under the care of ARMS or Early intervention in Psychosis teams. Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential. For an informal discussion please contact Alison Fell (07944 923 292/Alison.fell2nhs.net). It is strongly recommended that candidates contact for an informal discussion prior to applying. Candidates who are offered an interview will be expected to confirm their attendance. Professional Qualification/Registration Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Person Specification Skills/Experience Essential Experience in supervising psychologists and psychotherapists at a lower banding. Experience working in community mental health teams Desirable Experience of working in EIP settings Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Eligible for registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty Desirable Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists Person Specification Skills/Experience Essential Experience in supervising psychologists and psychotherapists at a lower banding. Experience working in community mental health teams Desirable Experience of working in EIP settings Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Eligible for registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty Desirable Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address The Gables, Braintree and C&E Centre, Chelmsford Braintree and Chelmsford CM7 9AE Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)