NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Pathway Lead for Psychology in Early Intervention in Psychosis Services in Redbridge
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Pathway Lead for Psychology in Early Intervention in Psychosis Services in Redbridge (Clinical/Counselling psychologist) Band 8b (0.6 FTE) Permanent
Job Overview
We are looking to appoint a 0.6 FTE Highly Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work in the Early Intervention in psychosis service in Redbridge as Pathway Lead f). We would consider part time arrangements in addition to job share with the other maternity cover post advertised for the same team.
This post will suit an enthusiastic psychologist with a passion for developing and implementing evidence-based psychological therapies with people with early psychosis and their families. The candidate will be someone who values multi-disciplinary team working.
The post holder will join a well-established and supportive early intervention in psychosis service for people aged between 14-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis and their families. The team offer NICE concordant care, which includes an emphasis on access to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for psychosis (CBTp), Family Interventions for psychosis (FIp) and trauma-focused interventions, such as Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, individual therapy, family interventions, and group work.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and offer consultation on psychological approaches to working with psychosis, as well as teaching and supervision of qualified, assistant, and trainee psychologists.
- Lead across the four NELFT boroughs (Havering, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham), with the support of the Professional and Strategic Lead for Psychological Services in EIS, across one of the four priority areas: Family Intervention.
- Participate in supervision and CPD focused on evidence-based interventions in psychosis.
- Contribute to expert by experience involvement in service development.
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Starting with NELFT
NELFT places 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 on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.
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).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137) pro rata for part-time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
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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.
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