Specialist Psychological Therapist (Preceptorship)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a preceptorship opportunity for a Band 7 to Band 8a psychologist/psychological therapist to work in a primary care mental health hub. The role involves developing and overseeing psycho-education/well-being programmes, advising primary care staff on complex cases, and supervising assistant psychologists. The postholder will also carry out complex assessments and advise on formulation and psychological interventions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.(BABCP /UKCP)
Desirable criteria
- Additional training in specific therapy modality
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of adult clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature under supervision
- Experience working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
- Experience of consulting with other professionals in an MDT setting
- Experience of providing teaching and training
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. (A/I)
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one specialised psychological therapies and two assessment methodologies
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- Other
- Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Interest and ability to contribute to service development.
- Education & Qualifications
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.(BABCP /UKCP)
- Additional training in specific therapy modality
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of adult clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature under supervision
- Experience working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
- Experience of consulting with other professionals in an MDT setting
- Experience of providing teaching and training
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. (A/I)
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one specialised psychological therapies and two assessment methodologies
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- Other
- Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Interest and ability to contribute to service development.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £70,887 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 4d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 8 a or band 7 to Band 8a psychologist/psychological therapist preceptorship to work in a primary care hub partnership delivered by Oxleas NHS Foundation trust , SEL Mind and Bridge Mental Health.
The mental health hub offers a collaborative and holistic approach and range of psycho social interventions in order to prevent major mental health problems. Psychologists develop and oversee psycho education /well being programmes and evaluate these as well as advising primary care staff on complex cases. Applicants with an interest in developing new ways of working and incorporating systemic ideas and models into clinical practice will be welcome.
The service is delivered in collaboration with psychological therapists working in the mental health hubs in Bexley and Bromley and will be linking with new Integrate Neighbourhood teams as these are set up.
Greenwich is a culturally diverse borough with the potential to develop innovative services. The post holder will work with people with different backgrounds and should be committed to equal opportunities. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has consistently achieved high ratings in quality assessments, patient, and staff surveys with a culture of supporting staff whilst providing excellent services within a robust clinical governance framework.
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