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An opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the LEO team, in the role of Highly Specialist Psychological Therapist. The role is on a 12-month fixed term contract, on a part time basis: 2.5 days per week (18.75 hours per week). LEO is a team for people aged 18-65 in Lambeth who have experienced a first episode of psychosis, and as such sits within SLaM’s early intervention for psychosis services. This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone to engage in rich and meaningful direct clinical work and therefore to build on their existing skills as a psychological therapist in early psychosis.
Main duties of the job
Funding for this temporary role has been secured as part of a wider initiative within the Trust to bring down waiting times for psychological therapy. As such, the post will be primarily focused on the delivery of individual therapy, though there will also be opportunities to be involved with other aspects of the team’s work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As described above, the main responsibility of this role will be the delivery of individual psychological interventions in the context of first episode psychosis, primarily within the framework of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), while drawing on other models and approaches where appropriate, and ensuring that interventions are delivered in such a manner that is both equitable and trauma informed.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- • Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Early Intervention in Psychosis. (A/I)
- • Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.
Qualifications
Essential
- • Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, or combination of MSc and PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I)
- • Additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice–based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. (A/I/R)
- • Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. (A/I)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- • Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, and their families (A/I/R)
- • Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. (A/I/R)
- • To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
- • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Psychological Therapist with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner) pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term post for 12 months). The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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