Overview
Haringey Personality Disorder Pathway - Senior Clinician, Band 7 (OT, Social worker, psychologist, psychotherapist RMN), temporary, maternity leave cover.
We currently have a vacancy for a senior clinician to join our well established and supportive team. The successful applicant will have experience working with patients who have a diagnosis of Personality Disorder and will have undertaken MBT and/or SCM training or have experience in teams using these approaches. Holding a caseload of patients within the Pathway who are part of the MBT or SCM programme, they will deliver group or individual treatment as well as completing assessments and providing supervision to junior staff. There will be opportunities to develop both clinical and managerial roles within the post.
Within the PD pathway there is an emphasis on team-based, multi-disciplinary decision making, with close liaison to other community mental health teams and acute services. Supervision is provided individually and in groups, and the environment supports shared risk management in treatment planning and delivery.
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Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Mentalisation Based Treatment (MBT) and SCM to a caseload of individuals, and facilitate groups in the Personality Disorder Pathway.
Liaise with other professionals to provide continuity of care across acute care, Primary care teams, Core mental health teams, and the PD Pathway.
Undertake general mental health assessments and specialist assessments for personality disorder.
Formulate and implement treatment plans and provide Structured Clinical Management / Mentalisation-based therapy.
Provide supervision to junior members of the team.
Participate in the daily emotional work of the MDT, and contribute to service development and maintenance.
About us
NLFT is a Foundation Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. NLFT has a mature and supportive specialist personality disorder service which offers psychologically informed community mental health care and specialist treatment to clients with personality disorders and complex emotional needs.
Details
Date posted: 08 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 per annum, inclusive of Outer London HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 14 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 455-NLFT-0366-A
Job locations
St Ann's Hospital, St Ann's Road, London, N15 3TH
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the JD/PS attachment in the advert for the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* RMN/Occupational Therapy/Social work/Clinical or Counselling Psychology Doctorate.
* MBT in a treatment setting.
Desirable
* Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
* Evidence of ability to effectively manage a team.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team autonomously.
Other Requirements
* The post holder must understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy.
* Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Ann's Hospital, St Ann's Road, London, N15 3TH
Employer's website: https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/
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