Job summaryBexley CAMHS are pleased to be able to offer a full time Clinical or Counselling Psychology post which is available at band 7. The post holder willprovide a qualified specialist clinical / counselling psychology service to clients across all sectors of care, providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other non-professional carers, working within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. The post holder will work as a part of the multi-disciplinary team which has close links with a wide range of agencies.
Main duties of the jobTo contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holder's professional and service manager(s). To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the HCPC and Trust policies and procedures.
About usOxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're KindWe're FairWe ListenWe CareDetailsDate posted06 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
55,524 to 62,652 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number277-8408889-CYPJob locationsPark CrescentPark CrescentErithDA8 3EEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems and other relevant issues, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for implementing a range of specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems and other relevant issues, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for implementing a range of specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
EssentialHCPC RegistrationDoctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalentOther relevant qualification (eg MSc, Post Grad diploma)Training in specialist therapy relevant to post
Experience
EssentialExperience of working as a band 7 clinical psychologist in CAMHS in the NHS.Specialist (3rd year) placement during training in CAMHSExperience of in exact field of postExperience of working as an assistant psychologist in CAMHSExperience of consulting to other professionals and agenciesExperience of delivering teaching/training
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of how to apply research and audit specific to the postDemonstrates knowledge of wider policy context relevant to postPossesses transferable skills from other posts (not already scored) which are relevant to the postDemonstrates awareness of safeguarding & risk as relevant to the postDemonstrates awareness of power and diversity issuesDescription of knowledge and skills has been made specific to the post advertised
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
EssentialHCPC RegistrationDoctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalentOther relevant qualification (eg MSc, Post Grad diploma)Training in specialist therapy relevant to post
Experience
EssentialExperience of working as a band 7 clinical psychologist in CAMHS in the NHS.Specialist (3rd year) placement during training in CAMHSExperience of in exact field of postExperience of working as an assistant psychologist in CAMHSExperience of consulting to other professionals and agenciesExperience of delivering teaching/training
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of how to apply research and audit specific to the postDemonstrates knowledge of wider policy context relevant to postPossesses transferable skills from other posts (not already scored) which are relevant to the postDemonstrates awareness of safeguarding & risk as relevant to the postDemonstrates awareness of power and diversity issuesDescription of knowledge and skills has been made specific to the post advertisedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameOxleas NHS Foundation TrustAddressPark CrescentPark CrescentErithDA8 3EEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameOxleas NHS Foundation TrustAddressPark CrescentPark CrescentErithDA8 3EEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Erith employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
