NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Lead
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Job Overview
We welcome applications from psychologists, family therapists, systemic therapists and child & adolescent psychotherapists and other experienced, qualified staff for the role of clinical lead within SET CAMHS Mid Essex.
MID Essex SET CAMHS are looking to recruit to 1 full time and 1 part time (0.6wte) Band 8a clinical roles.
Join a dynamic and evolving SET CAMHS service in MID Essex where innovation, collaboration and co-production are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced Psychologist/Psychological Therapist with the appropriate professional training and registration, as outlined in the Job Description, to play a key clinical leadership role within our multidisciplinary team. The MID Essex Team has a base in Chelmsford and covers a large area covering Chelmsford/Braintree/Maldon.
Working within the principles of the iThrive model, you will provide specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and young people presenting with a range of complex mental health needs. Alongside the Operational Manager and other clinical leads, you will contribute to the development of a supportive, reflective, and psychologically informed MDT culture. One that values creativity, flexibility, and evidence-based practice, while offering clinical oversight and containment to colleagues, and supporting high standards of care.
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As part of our Clinical Leadership Team, you will be supported by the principal clinical lead to collaboratively shape and respond to the evolving needs of the team. We are committed to reflective practice, psychological safety, and staff wellbeing. Robust clinical supervision is embedded within the service, alongside opportunities to mentor and develop colleagues, contribute to service development, and access a range of CPD, training, and leadership opportunities.
This role offers exciting opportunities to strengthen partnership working and influence the future delivery of CAMHS interventions within a forward thinking and supportive service. If you are passionate about clinical leadership, psychologically informed practice, and making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people and families, we would love to hear from you.
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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).
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Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Informal Discussions Or Visits, Please Contact
- Name: Joanne Seward
- Job title: Team Manager SET CAMHS
- Contact Number: 0800 953 0222 Option 1: Option 1
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