Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Adult Community Services
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8AQ |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7878552/364-A-9868 |
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A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
As the Principal Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist in the SMHT, you will work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care to service users presenting with complex needs. You will be responsible for assessment and formulation as well as the development and delivery of the clinical offer, which includes individual and group work, training, complex case discussions, debriefs following serious incidents and reflective practice.
You will hold a senior clinicalleadership role for the psychological provision in the team, with responsibility for clinical supervision as well as some delegated line management responsibilities for psychological services staff. You will work closely with the other Principal Psychologists who lead within teams in other localities and report to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Service. You will play a role in ensuring key performance indicators are met and relevant data maintained to support audit and reporting.
Within West Essex we have specialist skills and training in a variety of approaches including CAT, CBT, CBTp, DBT, EMDR and CFT. Training and development is strongly supported. We also have active links with our local Clinical Psychology training programmes, and there are opportunities for involvement in teaching, supervision and research. The role is based within at Uttlesford although there will be occasions when you are asked to travel to other sites.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of job responsibilities.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026
As the Principal Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist in the SMHT, you will work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care to service users presenting with complex needs. You will be responsible for assessment and formulation as well as the development and delivery of the clinical offer, which includes individual and group work, training, complex case discussions, debriefs following serious incidents and reflective practice.
You will hold a senior clinicalleadership role for the psychological provision in the team, with responsibility for clinical supervision as well as some delegated line management responsibilities for psychological services staff. You will work closely with the other Principal Psychologists who lead within teams in other localities and report to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Service. You will play a role in ensuring key performance indicators are met and relevant data maintained to support audit and reporting.
Within West Essex we have specialist skills and training in a variety of approaches including CAT, CBT, CBTp, DBT, EMDR and CFT. Training and development is strongly supported. We also have active links with our local Clinical Psychology training programmes, and there are opportunities for involvement in teaching, supervision and research. The role is based within at Uttlesford although there will be occasions when you are asked to travel to other sites.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of job responsibilities.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026