Job summary We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychological Therapist, passionate about early intervention, to lead the CUES team and work in partnership with local primary schools and CAMHS clinical services. The CUES team develop and deliver digital and in person mental health promotion and early intervention programmes, to children in school, clinical and community settings. Main duties of the job The post holder will lead the CUES team and work in partnership with local primary schools and CAMHS services. They will design, lead, manage and plan the delivery of all of the CUES interventions, including digital programmes and adaptations for specific populations. The post holder will be responsible for the management of staff in the CUES Service and ensure further research is conducted relevant to new developments. The successful candidate will be registered with / accredited by the psychological therapy professional body as appropriate to their discipline HCPC/APC/UKCP/BABCP. They will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure scheme can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk. They will have experience of acting in a managerial role within a clinical team. About us About our location: Maudsley Hospital (headquarters) The CUES team based is situated at the Michael Rutter Centre, De Crespigny Park Rd adjacent to the Maudsley Hospital. Our Trust headquarters is also located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth. Flexible working: We are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will mostly be expected to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 9 to 5, but most staff are requested to work later (also starting later) one per week but this can be negotiated. (this may include working early mornings or late evenings and some Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post). On-site working a minimum of four days will be required. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £82,462 to £93,773 a year per annum inclusive of inner HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-CLI-7013244 Job locations Michael Rutter Centre DeCrespigny Park London SE5 8AZ Job description Job responsibilities To design, lead, manage and plan the delivery of the CUES interventions within schools, clinical and community services and to personally provide expert clinical input. To be responsible to the N&S Outpatient lead for Psychology and Psychotherapy for the monitoring and implementation of professional standards in the practice of applied psychology and psychotherapy in the CUES service and for the systematic and effective provision of professional supervision. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers, school children and teachers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To ensure the conduct of research, service evaluation and audits relevant to the CUES service and the CAG research agenda. To be responsible for the good clinical governance, quality and appropriateness of the work of psychologists, psychotherapists and other team members within the CUES service. Job description Job responsibilities To design, lead, manage and plan the delivery of the CUES interventions within schools, clinical and community services and to personally provide expert clinical input. To be responsible to the N&S Outpatient lead for Psychology and Psychotherapy for the monitoring and implementation of professional standards in the practice of applied psychology and psychotherapy in the CUES service and for the systematic and effective provision of professional supervision. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers, school children and teachers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To ensure the conduct of research, service evaluation and audits relevant to the CUES service and the CAG research agenda. To be responsible for the good clinical governance, quality and appropriateness of the work of psychologists, psychotherapists and other team members within the CUES service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential For Psychologists:. Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I) (for a job requiring specific professional qualification(s), change this point to specify the required qualification(s): Clinical psychologist: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent; Counselling psychologist: MSc and PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology; Forensic psychologist: MSc in Forensic Psychology plus completion of the British Psychological Society's Qualification in Forensic Psychology Stage 2) For Family / Systemic Psychotherapists: Post-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (A/I) PLUS Masters level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy or equivalent qualification, accredited by UKCP (A/I) For Psychotherapists: Entry-level qualification in Psychotherapy that has been accepted by the APC/UKCP/BABCP/ACP (specify which, according to nature of post) for purposes of professional registration. (A/I) (for a job requiring specific professional qualification(s), change this point to specify the required qualification(s). For Arts Therapists: Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Arts Therapy or Dance Movement Therapy. (or specify Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dramatherapy or Dance Movement Therapy) Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice (specify options required by the post) through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body and/or an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. (A/I/R) Completed training course in clinical supervision and/or accredited to supervise qualified psychological practitioners in relevant discipline. (A/I/R) Registered with / accredited by professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/UKCP/BABCP/ADMP-UK (A/I) Post graduate qualification/extensive training in CBT (A/I) Leadership training (minimum 1 short course) Experience Essential Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in CAMHS teams. (A/I) Evidence of having worked as a senior clinical specialist under supervision in schools. (A/I) Experience of carrying out service evaluation and Research (A/I) Experience of working with external digital and media agencies (A/I) Experience of acting in a senior leadership role within a clinical team with workforce management responsibilities (A/I) Experience of designing and providing digital and/or online psychological interventions Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership. (A/I/R) Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for anxiety and depression and ASD. (A/I/R) Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. (A/I/R) Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care. (A/I/R) Abilities Essential Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings (A/I/R) Person Specification Qualifications Essential For Psychologists:. Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I) (for a job requiring specific professional qualification(s), change this point to specify the required qualification(s): Clinical psychologist: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent; Counselling psychologist: MSc and PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology; Forensic psychologist: MSc in Forensic Psychology plus completion of the British Psychological Society's Qualification in Forensic Psychology Stage 2) For Family / Systemic Psychotherapists: Post-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (A/I) PLUS Masters level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy or equivalent qualification, accredited by UKCP (A/I) For Psychotherapists: Entry-level qualification in Psychotherapy that has been accepted by the APC/UKCP/BABCP/ACP (specify which, according to nature of post) for purposes of professional registration. (A/I) (for a job requiring specific professional qualification(s), change this point to specify the required qualification(s). For Arts Therapists: Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Arts Therapy or Dance Movement Therapy. (or specify Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dramatherapy or Dance Movement Therapy) Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice (specify options required by the post) through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body and/or an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. (A/I/R) Completed training course in clinical supervision and/or accredited to supervise qualified psychological practitioners in relevant discipline. (A/I/R) Registered with / accredited by professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/UKCP/BABCP/ADMP-UK (A/I) Post graduate qualification/extensive training in CBT (A/I) Leadership training (minimum 1 short course) Experience Essential Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in CAMHS teams. (A/I) Evidence of having worked as a senior clinical specialist under supervision in schools. (A/I) Experience of carrying out service evaluation and Research (A/I) Experience of working with external digital and media agencies (A/I) Experience of acting in a senior leadership role within a clinical team with workforce management responsibilities (A/I) Experience of designing and providing digital and/or online psychological interventions Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership. (A/I/R) Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for anxiety and depression and ASD. (A/I/R) Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. (A/I/R) Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care. (A/I/R) Abilities Essential Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings (A/I/R) 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 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Address Michael Rutter Centre DeCrespigny Park London SE5 8AZ Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)