North London NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist (Lead Role) – Inpatient Psychology Service
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists within NLFT Unplanned Care Inpatient Psychology Service, based at Highgate Mental Health Centre West. We are an expanding team of psychologists and Clinical and Associate Psychiatric Nurses (CAPs) providing support across inpatient services in a trauma-informed, psychologically minded environment.
This role enables you to drive improved psychological care for adult service users in an acute mental health setting. As the lead psychologist for two wards—one adult treatment ward and one Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)—you will deliver key Expert by Experience skills and foster psychological interventions vital for comprehensive in-patient support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Ward Psychology
- Spearhead psychological assessments, brief formulation-driven interventions, and group work within multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs).
- Develop and sustain systemic interventions to support families and significant others of service users.
- Provide consultation, reflection, and training to clinical teams, enhancing trauma-informed care practices.
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Service Development & Research
- Lead initiatives to refine psychological care, includingTrauma-Informed Approaches across wards.
- Engage in audit, policy, and service quality improvement, encouraging psychological research within the NHS workforce.
- Collaborate with inpatient psychology colleagues on clinical initiatives, including contributions to shared service development projects.
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience
- Registered or near-registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (or with a preceptorship opportunity available for 2026 qualifiers).
- Proven knowledge of acute mental health care, including trauma-informed settings and psychological interventions for those in distress.
- Excellent clinical decision-making and experience of psychotherapeutic frameworks (e.g., CBT/Trauma-focused interventions).
- Demonstrated capability in MDT working with nursing, psychiatric, and social care teams.
Supportive Attributes
- High personal resilience, adaptability, and a proactive attitude to flexible working arrangements.
- Experience (or interest) in preceptorship models for established leadership/clinical growth within psychology services.
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About North London NHS Foundation Trust
NLFT is committed to delivering high-quality mental healthcare across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington, anchored by five core priorities:
- Closer-to-home care
- Equity in mental health access
- A supportive workplace environment
- Leadership and staff development programs
- Wellbeing initiatives (NHS pension, fitness discounts, flexible working, holiday entitlement).
We expand and retain talent through training and leadership programs, and value staff who champion research, audit, and continuous care enhancement.
Possible Temporary Reassignment Notice: For operational requirements, roles may extend to cover addition locations within the Trust geographical scope.
Next Steps
For informal discussions or further details, contact: Dr Stefania Goffredo Lead Clinical Psychologist 📧 s.goffredo@nhs.net 📞 020 7561 4251
Apply through the NLFT careers portal.
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