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Clinical or Counselling PsychologistNHS

East London NHS Foundation Trust
Stratford, E15 4QZ Permanent £63,665 to £70,887
Posted 2 October 2026 Closing date 18 October 2026
Stratford (London) Rail Station (0.2 miles, direct) Stratford High Street DLR Station (0.1 miles, direct) Park View Road (N17) (4.5 miles, direct)

Job summary

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.

Job description

For a full overview and description of this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

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