Job Overview
12 months fixed-term maternity leave cover
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Principal Practitioner Psychologist to join our well‑respected and exciting Inpatient and Acute Psychology Service. The team are at the forefront of national developments in inpatient and acute working. We are also actively involved in research and keen to recruit people who share that vision of contributing to best practice, national guidelines and an evidence base.
This post will be suitable for someone who has a strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams, working in crisis settings (inpatient and home treatment services) and a passion for working with older people, their families and carers at a time of crisis. The post holder will join a well‑established psychology service for people in crisis and receiving care; the role will involve creative and thoughtful input including offering consultation, training, clinical leadership, supervision and ensuring a high quality service is provided to people in crisis.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The post holder will work under the guidance and leadership of the Professional Lead for Inpatient and Crisis psychological services. This post sits alongside other pathways within the wider crisis psychology service and offers an opportunity for close collaboration and joint working, as well as excellent leadership experience. There will be scope for creativity and contributing directly to the development of the pathway in line with the Crisis psychology team’s values of putting service users, carers and co‑production at the centre of what we do and working in a trauma informed way.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement Outer London
High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award‑winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
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