About this role
Job summary Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Waltham Forest Clinical Health Psychological Services as a band 6 qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). The successful post holder will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team providing psychologically informed assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing psychological difficulties associated with physical health conditions, including long-term conditions, adjustment to health and medically unexplained symptoms.
The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist and play a vital role in improving access to psychological therapies, support recovery, promote community engagement, including partnership-working with various stakeholders. The role provides an opportunity to collaborate with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, community organisations, and voluntary sector partners to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about reducing health inequalities, promoting inclusion, and supporting people to achieve meaningful goals that improve their quality of life and wellbeing. Experience of working within diverse communities and a commitment to the values of the NHS are essential.
Main duties of the job Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will:
Deliver psychological assessments, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults with complex mental health presentations in the context of physical health conditions. Assessments and interventions will be delivered in person, telephone or digital platform. Develop collaborative treatment plans and support service users to achieve agreed recovery and wellbeing goals. Undertake risk assessments and contribute to the psychological management of risk in accordance with service policies and procedures. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, primary care, secondary care services, social care, community organisations and voluntary sector partners to coordinate care and improve outcomes. Support the development of psychologically informed care across health and social care settings, acting as a psychological resource to colleagues and partner organisations. Contribute to service evaluation, audit, quality improvement initiatives and research activity to enhance service delivery and patient experience. Work closely with lived experience representatives and local communities to co-produce and co-develop services. Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, prepare reports and correspondence as required. Receive opportunities for continuing professional development, reflective practice, training.
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
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
As a CAP, you will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments and developing formulations that enhance understanding of the emotional, behavioural and social factors affecting an individual's physical and mental health. Using evidence-based approaches, you will deliver psychological interventions, to support improved health outcomes and quality of life. Interventions will be delivered individually or in a group and the role may involve working across multiple sites.
You will work collaboratively with service users, carers and support networks to promote engagement, recovery, including understanding the relationship between physical and psychological health. Alongside this, you will deliver culturally sensitive, inclusive and equitable person-centred care, recognising the impact of diversity and health inequalities for all service users.
Essential Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology (MCAP) qualification from an accredited training provider. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
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.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
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 onengagement, 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.
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High Cost Area Supplement Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) 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).
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.
Use of AI
We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidates own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.
Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.
We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.
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.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Dr Maria Tziggili
Job title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist
Contact Number: 0300 555 1200 extension 55794
Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Undergraduate degree in psychology (with graduate basis for registration with BPS) MCAP qualification from an accredited CAP training provider
Experience Essential
Experience of work in the NHS with adults with complex mental health needs Delivering evidence based psychological interventions with individuals and groups presenting with severe and/or complex mental health problems Audit, evaluation or research Work in multi-cultural settings Work with community, voluntary & social enterprise organisations Work with interpreters Conducting service related research
Desirable
Working in MDTs Lived experience of mental health issues or psychological problems as a service user or carer Work with behaviours that challenge services
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 Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)