Clinical/ Counselling PsychologistinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED FRI 4 APR 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the NELFT Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team. The service was originally funded by the Greater London Authority and MHCLG for a 2-year pilot project. The success of the pilot has enabled continued funding and the opportunity to expand the staffing establishment, and the role of the psychologist is critical to the ethos and operation of the service. The MDT includes a staff grade Psychiatrist, Clinical Team Lead, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Peer Support Worker and administrative support. The team works across the four NELFT boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

The service is operationally based within the Redbridge Directorate and the successful candidate will receive clinical supervision from

the Redbridge Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care Lead. NELFT have a strong commitment to staff development and the post holder would have close association with other Psychological Services that include EMDR Consultants and BABCP accredited supervisors to support the post holders professional development.

The successful candidate will need to have experience of working as a clinical/counselling psychologist in community mental health at a senior

level. They should have an interest in working with rough sleepers and be skilled in assessing their psychological needs and be able to work flexibly to implement support or intervention plans. Knowledge of local mental health pathways and voluntary organisations will also be beneficial. The post-holder must be able to work autonomously, and will be supported by the wider Rough Sleepers Team and Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care Lead.

The post holder would be expected to contribute to the training opportunities available for members of MDT staff to support their development and provide supervision of honorary assistant psychologists and trainees in order to support the psychological workforce development and increase the psychological opportunities available within the service.

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).

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 in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area 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).

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Maria Qureshi Job title: Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care Lead Email address: Telephone number: 447704662123