Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/ Complex Trauma Lead | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, E7 8QR |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6193083/363-NEW6193083 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work directly with service users presenting with high levels of complex trauma in the community. The post-holder will provide direct clinical work, deliver trauma informed training across Newham and will support the coordination of reflective practice & debriefs for staff . The post holder will hold some operational management responsibility, liaise as needed with other trauma leads across the trust and will provide specialist supervision for staff working with complex trauma.
The postholder will hold an important leadership role in developing trauma informed practices across the borough through training, consultation and supervision. The post holder will also be expected to provide direct clinical interventions to service users presenting with complex trauma who often present in crisis and acute services. The ability to work collaboratively with MDT colleagues and deliver psychological therapies in a flexible way to meet the needs of the local population is a central part of the post.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
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