Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Band 8b
Main area: Clinical Psychology Grade: Band 8b Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (contract from 14th April 2025 to 10th April 2026) Hours: Part time - 24 hours per week Job ref: 364-A-8626 Site: The Gables, Braintree Town, Braintree Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59 About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites. We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). Our Vision and Values
Our Vision:
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.” Our Purpose:
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.” Our Values: We Care We Empower Our Strategic Objectives: We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Job Overview
We are excited to be offering an opportunity for a clinical/counselling psychologist to join us as a
Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for 12 months maternity cover (April 2025 to April 2026) . This is a part time post (0.64 WTE - 24 hours per week) at band 8B suitable for someone who wishes to step-up in role and gain experience at a more senior level. The post-holder will be working alongside the head of services in delivering psychological services across Mid-Essex. Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience with clients who experience severe emotional disturbance, often with a history of trauma and multiple morbidities. The role will also include managerial responsibilities, supervision, responsibilities for the management and allocation of referrals and recruitment. Working for Our Organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Applicants must have completed doctoral level training ( or its equivalent ) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and/or have additional training to include models of clinical psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC. Psychologists with experience of working with personality disorders and psychoses are strongly encouraged to apply. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including models of psychology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC. Post-doctoral qualifications in DBT/CBT/CAT/Schema Therapy/CBT-P or other evidence-based models for the treatment of complex cases, personality disorders and/or psychosis. Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty. Skills/Experience
Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of complex mental health presentations across the full range of care settings, including inpatient and community settings. Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of the role of Lead Specialist in highly complex cases. Please note:
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Important Professional References:
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three years of employment history. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
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Band 8b
Main area: Clinical Psychology Grade: Band 8b Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (contract from 14th April 2025 to 10th April 2026) Hours: Part time - 24 hours per week Job ref: 364-A-8626 Site: The Gables, Braintree Town, Braintree Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59 About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites. We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). Our Vision and Values
Our Vision:
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.” Our Purpose:
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.” Our Values: We Care We Empower Our Strategic Objectives: We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Job Overview
We are excited to be offering an opportunity for a clinical/counselling psychologist to join us as a
Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for 12 months maternity cover (April 2025 to April 2026) . This is a part time post (0.64 WTE - 24 hours per week) at band 8B suitable for someone who wishes to step-up in role and gain experience at a more senior level. The post-holder will be working alongside the head of services in delivering psychological services across Mid-Essex. Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience with clients who experience severe emotional disturbance, often with a history of trauma and multiple morbidities. The role will also include managerial responsibilities, supervision, responsibilities for the management and allocation of referrals and recruitment. Working for Our Organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Applicants must have completed doctoral level training ( or its equivalent ) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and/or have additional training to include models of clinical psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC. Psychologists with experience of working with personality disorders and psychoses are strongly encouraged to apply. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including models of psychology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC. Post-doctoral qualifications in DBT/CBT/CAT/Schema Therapy/CBT-P or other evidence-based models for the treatment of complex cases, personality disorders and/or psychosis. Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty. Skills/Experience
Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of complex mental health presentations across the full range of care settings, including inpatient and community settings. Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of the role of Lead Specialist in highly complex cases. Please note:
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Important Professional References:
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three years of employment history. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
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