About this role
Job summary Job overview
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Clinical / Counselling Psychologist interested in working with adults with learning disabilities, we look forward to you joining our well-established service. A full-time permanent Band 7 position has arisen in the multi-disciplinary Havering Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) who work in an integrated approach with our client group. Havering CLDT is based in Romford, with excellent transport links to the local area and London. The post holder will be supported by the Senior Psychologist, Principal Psychologist and Professional Lead of the service. The Learning Disabilities Psychological Services of NELFT are in the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
Our psychological therapies provision comprises clinical psychologists, clinical behavioural specialists, art therapists, systemic/family therapists, clinical associate in psychology (CAP) and trainees from the Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling training courses based in London. The post-holder will work closely with the local Talking Therapies. We focus on trauma informed and culturally sensitive care for people with learning disabilities and their families.
We have excellent opportunities for enhancing clinical skills through CPD, peer support and service development and have regular Trust-wide forums to meet as LD Psychological Professionals, including LD specialist systemic and EMDR supervision.
Main duties of the job Job overview
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Clinical / Counselling Psychologist interested in working with adults with learning disabilities, we look forward to you joining our well-established service. A full-time permanent Band 7 position has arisen in the multi-disciplinary Havering Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) who work in an integrated approach with our client group. Havering CLDT is based in Romford, with excellent transport links to the local area and London. The post holder will be supported by the Senior Psychologist, Principal Psychologist and Professional Lead of the service. The Learning Disabilities Psychological Services of NELFT are in the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Our psychological therapies provision comprises clinical psychologists, clinical behavioural specialists, art therapists, systemic/family therapists, clinical associate in psychology (CAP) and trainees from the Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling training courses based in London. The post-holder will work closely with the local Talking Therapies. We focus on trauma informed and culturally sensitive care for people with learning disabilities and their families.
We have excellent opportunities for enhancing clinical skills through CPD, peer support and service development and have regular Trust-wide forums to meet as LD Psychological Professionals, including LD specialist systemic and EMDR supervision.
About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high-quality specialist Learning Disability Psychology Professional service to individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) and support the Talking Therapies (TT) service towards the needs of people with learning disabilities referred to the service in line with best, evidence-based practice and trust care pathways. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies. Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Starting with NELFT NELFT place 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 Trust head office.
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 Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means youll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. Were 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.
If interested, please contact Dr Elizabeth Knight, on: [email protected], mobile: 07702960018
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address Yew Tree Resource Centre
Romford
London
RM7 9AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)