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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
- Other
Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional
- Experience
Experience in working with patients with complex emotional needs presentations (i.e. ‘Personality Disorder’) and/or risk of self-harm.
- Experience
Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Experience
Experience of group work.
- Experience
Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.
- Knowledge and Skills
Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
- Knowledge and Skills
Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
- Knowledge and Skills
Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
- Knowledge and Skills
Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
- Knowledge and Skills
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
- Knowledge and Skills
Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of legislation in relation mental health.
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).
- Education/ Qualification/ Training
Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
- Education/ Qualification/ Training
HCPC registration or allied registration
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Work within at least two therapeutic modalities (i.e. MBT, DBT).
- Experience
Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge and Skills
Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).
- Education/ Qualification/ Training
Accredited Practitioner Training in MBT
- Education/ Qualification/ Training
Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder i.e. DBT skills
Job overview
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the Newham Mentalisation Based Therapy Service in a permanent, full-time (1.0) Band 8a role.
In this position, you will spend three days engaged in the MBT provision of our service and two days focusing on outreach work for individuals with Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) across the borough, with a particular emphasis on supporting our community teams. Our service delivers a comprehensive MBT program tailored for individuals facing complex mental health challenges. We encourage candidates who have experience providing therapeutic support in this area to apply, and previous involvement with MBT treatment will be considered an advantage given the context of our work.
This role not only offers the chance to step into a Band 8a position but also serves as a valuable platform for those looking to enhance their clinical and leadership skills. Alongside delivering clinical interventions, you will play a key role in supervision, training, and various service development initiatives, including offering consultation to other services and conducting outreach within community teams.
Our approach to MBT in Newham emphasizes teamwork. We’re keen to hear from candidates who appreciate the value of collaborating within a reflective, in-person team environment. Regular discussions about service users take place, fostering a close-knit collaborative spirit around care planning.
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivering clinical services to patients engaged with the Newham Mentalisation Based Therapy Service, while also providing expert support and guidance to fellow team members. The post holder will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Conduct specialized psychological assessments for patients referred to the Mentalisation Based Therapy Service and prepare detailed reports for both referrers and patients. - Develop and implement tailored treatment plans, offering specialized Mentalisation-Based therapy to those under the service’s care. - Provide clinical supervision to colleagues and offer consultation to various professionals and agencies. - Collaborate with other professionals to ensure continuity of care across different services. - Work independently, adhering to professional guidelines and the overarching policies and procedures of the team. - Take a leading role in providing a treatment approach for patients with complex needs, offering comprehensive assessments, interventions, and treatment solutions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full overview and description of this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 per annum Inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent: David Beecraft. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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