Senior Psychological Therapist

NHS

  • Grimsby, Lincolnshire
  • £55,690-62,682 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
The Community Mental Health Team are excited to announce the position of a Senior Psychological Therapist to enhance the support they provide and to offer alternative psychological interventions to service users presenting with complex needs or severe and enduring mental illness. The successful candidate will be able to provide advice, guidance and clinical supervision to members of the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) working towards individual formulations for our service users. This is a vital role with fulfilling our aim to increase the psychological offer across the Community Mental Health Team.Please note: The earliest start date for this position is 03 November 2025Main duties of the jobAccountable for own professional practice in the delivery of specialist psychological care to clients with complex mental health conditions, which may include challenging behaviours.To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families and promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health and any associated disabilities.To provide advice, guidance and clinical supervision to members of the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).To support the leadership team with the development of the Psychological Therapies strategy and provide appropriate continued professional development to CMHT staff.To be pro-active in continual service improvement within own area.About usHello!We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre.Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.Come and Join us !Please note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has been automatically generated.Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.netDetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£55,690 to £62,682 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberB9816-25-0006Job locationsWeelsby View Health CentreLadysmith RoadGrimsbyDN32 9SWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1Clinical Responsibilities, Patient Contact1.1 Provides specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources.1.2 Formulates plans for specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.1.3 Implements a range of specialist psychological therapies for individual clients, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required.1.4 Evaluates therapy options and makes decisions about treatment.1.5 Responsible for recognising the potential for, or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.1.6 Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.1.7 Liaises regularly with other professionals involved with the clients care, ensuring any concerns regarding welfare or risk to self or others is passed on in a timely manner.1.8 Provides specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other staff contributing directly to clients diagnosis, formulation and intervention plan.1.9 Provide clinical supervision and support to other trained professionals.1.10 Support with the development of non-qualified psychological professionals and trainees, which may include supervision, teaching or support with their continued professional development. This may also include providing placements for local universities if deemed appropriate.1.11 Participate in working groups across the organisation, when agreed with line manager, providing a psychological perspective and inputting on clinical pathways when appropriate.1.12 Managing psychological therapy related referrals into the affiliated service, assessing for suitability and leading on allocations where appropriate.1.13 Maintaining professional registrations and accredited status where required, meeting the needs for continued professional development.1.14 To participate in formal research, as and when required. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1Clinical Responsibilities, Patient Contact1.1 Provides specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources.1.2 Formulates plans for specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.1.3 Implements a range of specialist psychological therapies for individual clients, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required.1.4 Evaluates therapy options and makes decisions about treatment.1.5 Responsible for recognising the potential for, or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.1.6 Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.1.7 Liaises regularly with other professionals involved with the clients care, ensuring any concerns regarding welfare or risk to self or others is passed on in a timely manner.1.8 Provides specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other staff contributing directly to clients diagnosis, formulation and intervention plan.1.9 Provide clinical supervision and support to other trained professionals.1.10 Support with the development of non-qualified psychological professionals and trainees, which may include supervision, teaching or support with their continued professional development. This may also include providing placements for local universities if deemed appropriate.1.11 Participate in working groups across the organisation, when agreed with line manager, providing a psychological perspective and inputting on clinical pathways when appropriate.1.12 Managing psychological therapy related referrals into the affiliated service, assessing for suitability and leading on allocations where appropriate.1.13 Maintaining professional registrations and accredited status where required, meeting the needs for continued professional development.1.14 To participate in formal research, as and when required.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of NICE recommended psychological therapies for people experiencing complex and severe mental health difficulties.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Trauma-Informed principles and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Strategy.
QualificationsEssential
  • Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) achieved through training and experience working with adults.
Desirable
  • Training in other therapeutic models recommended by NICE - such as CAT, ACT, DBT, Family Therapy.
  • Accreditation in EMDR.
  • Qualification in delivering clinical supervision
ExperienceEssential
  • Delivering both CBT and EMDR for a minimum or 2 years.
  • Delivering therapy to adults who present with co-morbidity and complex mental health issues.
  • Management of risk and training in effective risk assessment.
Desirable
  • Working as part of an MDT.
  • Working in a leadership role, assisting with service development.
  • Delivering CPD training to mental health professionals.
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of NICE recommended psychological therapies for people experiencing complex and severe mental health difficulties.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Trauma-Informed principles and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems Strategy.
QualificationsEssential
  • Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) achieved through training and experience working with adults.
Desirable
  • Training in other therapeutic models recommended by NICE - such as CAT, ACT, DBT, Family Therapy.
  • Accreditation in EMDR.
  • Qualification in delivering clinical supervision
ExperienceEssential
  • Delivering both CBT and EMDR for a minimum or 2 years.
  • Delivering therapy to adults who present with co-morbidity and complex mental health issues.
  • Management of risk and training in effective risk assessment.
Desirable
  • Working as part of an MDT.
  • Working in a leadership role, assisting with service development.
  • Delivering CPD training to mental health professionals.

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