Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist to join the NELFT Clinical Health Psychological Services (CHPS). This is a senior 0.8 WTE split role that involves working across two services for adults and their families. 1) Long Term Conditions (LTC) Psychology Service in Barking & Dagenham, and 2) CHPS in Waltham Forest. The post holder will be required to be an autonomous practitioner and to have expertise in managing referrals, triaging patients and signposting referrals/ sitting on a panel to consider referrals with other mental health services in Waltham Forest and in Barking and Dagenham, such as Talking Therapies, Mental Health and Wellness Teams and other relevant secondary mental health services, and psychiatric liaison services/voluntary services. A solid and robust understanding and knowledge of mental health presentations and clinical risk is hence essential, as is the ability to offer consultation and advice to non-psychology staff in risk assessment, and clinical health presentations. The postholder will offer a clinical psychology perspective on cases, which will include neuropsychological assessments and interventions when required. Main duties of the job To provide a specialist psychological therapy assessment and treatment service for patients with LTC, carers and their families, who are referred with complex mental health difficulties in relation to their physical health. Delivering at least 2-3 high quality specialist clinical interventions in line with national guidance1. To provide comprehensive mental health needs and risk assessments of referred patients and carers. To be an active and integrated member of the LTC multi-disciplinary team, .4. To sit on a panel with other B&D mental health services to triage psychological referrals in lines with the stepped-care model.5. To be a key member of the broader NELFT Clinical Health Psychological Service, and to provide specialised training and consultation to other professionals working across different tiers of service and within the wider NELFT service areas6.To provide supervision to newly qualified and trainee clinical/counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, assistant psychologists and/or staff or students as appropriate.8. To take responsibility for the analysis and reporting on key performance targets (KPS's), as set in the SLA with NHSE, taking appropriate action in collaboration with the Operational Lead for Clinical Health Psychological Services and the Community Lead Psychologist leading CHPS. 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 of15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata). Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum plus HCAS (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 395-PP021-25 Job locations Porters Avenue Health Centre 234 Porters Avenue Dagenham RM8 2EQ 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. NELFT is dedicated to the on-going improvement of services across the lifespan and recognise the importance of research, evaluation and development in this process. Due to the recent and on-going expansion of the Clinical Health Psychological Service (CHPS), there are also excellent opportunities for joint working, supervision and CPD, while working with highly skilled psychology colleagues specialising in long term physical health conditions. The post holder will work as an autonomous professional within HCPC and BPS guidelines and Codes of Conduct, guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies, within defined parameters. They will agree outcomes with the Psychological Professional Lead for CHPS and the CHPS Community Teams Lead in B&D Psychological Services. 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. NELFT is dedicated to the on-going improvement of services across the lifespan and recognise the importance of research, evaluation and development in this process. Due to the recent and on-going expansion of the Clinical Health Psychological Service (CHPS), there are also excellent opportunities for joint working, supervision and CPD, while working with highly skilled psychology colleagues specialising in long term physical health conditions. The post holder will work as an autonomous professional within HCPC and BPS guidelines and Codes of Conduct, guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies, within defined parameters. They will agree outcomes with the Psychological Professional Lead for CHPS and the CHPS Community Teams Lead in B&D Psychological Services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist/ UK Registration as a psychotherapist/counsellor, eg UKCP, BABCP, BACP registered Desirable Additional specialist training in advanced therapy skills, such as CBT, mindfulness, group, couples and family interventions Person specification Essential Experience of delivering psychological therapy to a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems, reflecting the full range of clinical severity, across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, and in patient settings, within the NHS Commitment to working collaboratively in a multi-professional team High level knowledge of clinical risk, and how to effectively assess, manage and communicate risk information, at times within crisis situations in a community setting. Knowledge and ability to work with long-term health conditions Up to date knowledge of NHS legislation, NICE Guidelines, and key developments in the field of Clinical Health Psychological Services Desirable Experience of, or interest in, working with appearance-related distress, body image disturbances Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies as applied to specific difficult to reach groups (such as: personality disorder or people with severe physical disabilities or learning disabilities). Experience in working with carers and families in terms of carers support Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the fields of clinical and counselling psychology. Experience in delivering CBT interventions, specifically applied to Long Term Conditions Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Desirable Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the fields of clinical and counselling psychology. Experience Essential Experience of delivering psychological therapy in physical health services Desirable Experience in delivering CBT interventions, specifically applied to Long Term Conditions Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist/ UK Registration as a psychotherapist/counsellor, eg UKCP, BABCP, BACP registered Desirable Additional specialist training in advanced therapy skills, such as CBT, mindfulness, group, couples and family interventions Person specification Essential Experience of delivering psychological therapy to a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems, reflecting the full range of clinical severity, across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, and in patient settings, within the NHS Commitment to working collaboratively in a multi-professional team High level knowledge of clinical risk, and how to effectively assess, manage and communicate risk information, at times within crisis situations in a community setting. Knowledge and ability to work with long-term health conditions Up to date knowledge of NHS legislation, NICE Guidelines, and key developments in the field of Clinical Health Psychological Services Desirable Experience of, or interest in, working with appearance-related distress, body image disturbances Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies as applied to specific difficult to reach groups (such as: personality disorder or people with severe physical disabilities or learning disabilities). Experience in working with carers and families in terms of carers support Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the fields of clinical and counselling psychology. Experience in delivering CBT interventions, specifically applied to Long Term Conditions Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Desirable Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the fields of clinical and counselling psychology. Experience Essential Experience of delivering psychological therapy in physical health services Desirable Experience in delivering CBT interventions, specifically applied to Long Term Conditions 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Porters Avenue Health Centre 234 Porters Avenue Dagenham RM8 2EQ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)