Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 - £65,261
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE11 5DL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities: Clinical and Client Care To provide specialist psychological assessments,formulationsand interventions for clients in theLEO service including family work and cognitive behavioural therapies for psychosis. To formulatepsychological treatment plans that are specific to each client and family, based upon an analysisof complex factors contributing to the presentation and selectively drawing onappropriateconceptualand theoretical models. To provide culturallyappropriate psychologicalinterventions with carers or families of referredclients whenrequired. To assess andmonitorrisk and draw upappropriate riskmanagement plans. Contributing to team or service clinical functioning To contribute to the effective working of the LEO service and to a psychologically informedframework for the service. To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverselocal communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competentservices. To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clientsin order todevelopand review care plans. Policy and service development To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements orbeneficial changes. To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and deliveringservices which meet the needs of local communities. To contribute to service development through undertaking andparticipatinginappropriateprojects. Care or management of resources To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources. To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requestingor ordering supplies as needed. Management and supervision Tobe responsible forthe allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistantpsychologist ifrequired, under supervision from a more senior psychologist. To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of therelevant Training Courses Supervision Training. Teaching and Training To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professionsasappropriate. Todisseminateresearch and service evaluation findings through presentations and publishedarticles. Record-keeping and Information Governance To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policiesand local procedures. Tomaintainthe highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according toprofessional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist accordingto HCPC and Trust guidelines. Research and service evaluation To contribute to the development of services through undertaking service evaluation and audit. General Responsibilities To ensure own Continuing Professional Development Tomaintainan up-to-date knowledge of key legislation A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached to the advert.

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