Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a one year fixed‑term post (Jan-Dec 2026) for a Band 8a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in the Traumatic Stress Service. We will also consider applications to enter the post at Band 7 from applicants who can demonstrate significant experience of providing evidence‑based treatments for PTSD, e.g. tf‑CBT or EMDR.
The Traumatic Stress Service is a tertiary‑level specialist service which provides psychological assessment and evidence‑based treatment to people with PTSD and associated conditions. People treated at the service have experienced traumatic events in adulthood such as physical or sexual assault, torture or serious accidents. Approximately half of patients referred are refugees or asylum‑seekers.
The service provides assessment and NICE guideline‑recommended treatments for PTSD: trauma‑focused CBT (tf‑CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
You will join a team of 1 Consultant Clinical Psychologist, 3 Clinical Psychologists, 2 Counselling Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists and 1 Assistant Psychologist.
The service has a strong commitment to research and evidence‑based practice, with regular opportunities for CPD and specialist supervision. It has also been involved in several research projects including a multi‑site RCT of cognitive therapy for complex PTSD.
The post is primarily a clinical role, alongside which there are opportunities to be involved in clinical research, supervision, consultation, and delivering training to the Trust and more widely.
The post is for a qualified clinical or counselling psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and who has at least 18 months post‑qualification experience. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone with a strong interest and experience of working with people with PTSD and associated difficulties. We will also consider applications for those with less than 18 months post‑qualification experience to enter the post at Band 7, if they can demonstrate significant experience in providing evidence‑based treatments for PTSD, e.g. tf‑CBT or EMDR.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill‑health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ – we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sharif El‑Leithy
Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email address: Sharif.Elleithy@swlstg.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 020 3513 4557
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
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