Opportunity to lead a dedicated team focused on early intervention in children's mental health.
Collaboration with local primary schools and CAMHS clinical services, enhancing community impact.
Involvement in designing and delivering innovative digital and in-person mental health programs.
Management responsibilities that allow for professional growth and leadership development.
Engagement in research to advance clinical practices and insights related to mental health.
Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, with options for negotiating hours.
Central location in London with access to various boroughs and a supportive network within a leading NHS Trust.
Are you a compassionate Clinical Psychologist looking to make a real difference in young lives? Join the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust as our Consultant Psychological Therapist, leading a dynamic team dedicated to mental health promotion in schools and communities. You’ll spearhead innovative early intervention programmes, blending digital and face-to-face support, and collaborate with local primary schools and CAMHS services to ensure children get the care they deserve.
This role offers a unique opportunity to manage and mentor a passionate team while driving impactful research that shapes the future of mental health services. Based at the Michael Rutter Centre, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, with the possibility of customised hours to fit your lifestyle. If you possess managerial experience and hold registration with a psychological therapy professional body, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to enhancing the well-being of our community. For an informal chat, reach out to Chloe Volz at Chloe.Volz@slam.nhs.uk.
Opportunity to lead a dedicated team focused on early intervention in children's mental health.
Collaboration with local primary schools and CAMHS clinical services, enhancing community impact.
Involvement in designing and delivering innovative digital and in-person mental health programs.
Management responsibilities that allow for professional growth and leadership development.
Engagement in research to advance clinical practices and insights related to mental health.
Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, with options for negotiating hours.
Central location in London with access to various boroughs and a supportive network within a leading NHS Trust.
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.
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.jobsincare.com/job/jblirLOC They will have experience of acting in a managerial role within a clinical team.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chloe Volz Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...
More about MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...