Senior Psychological Therapist (Clinical Psychologist), Clinical Tutor

Senior Psychological Therapist (Clinical Psychologist), Clinical Tutor Employer: North London NHS Foundation Trust | Location: Islington, United Kingdom | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: 18 Jun 2025 Discipline: Life Sciences, Psychology, Clinical | Position Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time Job Summary We are seeking a Band 8a Senior Psychological Therapist (Clinical Psychologist) with a 0.5 WTE role as a Clinical Tutor on the UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. This split post involves 0.5 WTE in Islington Talking Therapies and 0.5 WTE with UCL. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with individuals with common mental health issues in primary care, with some management and leadership experience preferred. Responsibilities include service coordination, supervision, line management, service development, and offering a range of interventions such as CBT, EMDR, IPT, DIT, BCT, and Counselling. The role also involves supervising junior colleagues and providing training and consultation to clinical staff. Main Duties The successful candidate will work part-time with UCL as a Clinical Tutor, involved in teaching, monitoring trainee progress, research supervision, and trainee development. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership and staff wellbeing. About Us North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality mental health care, with strategic goals including delivering care closer to home, ensuring equity, fostering a supportive work environment, and pioneering research and technology. Job Responsibilities This is a full-time permanent position, with some flexibility for fixed-term roles. The post requires working until 8 pm one evening weekly and involves travel across the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington. The role is subject to criminal records disclosure. Contacts For further details, contact Dr. Andr Lynam-Smith at a.lynam-smith@nhs.net or Dr. Jason Crabtree at j.crabtree@ucl.ac.uk regarding the UCL aspect. Person Specification Essential: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist registration, experience working with adults with mental health issues, supervision and management skills, IAPT HI approved therapy. Desirable: Training in supervision and management. Additional Requirements This role requires UK professional registration, a DBS check, and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post is subject to UK registration and DBS clearance. Employer Details North London NHS Foundation Trust, Islington Talking Therapies, 10 Manor Gardens, Islington, N7 6LA. Employer website #J-18808-Ljbffr