Practitioner Psychologist 18-25s Psychology Service, North East Essex

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The 18-25 Psychology Service (North East Essex) is looking to welcome an experienced HCPC-registered Clinical, Counselling, or Practitioner Psychologist for a full-time position. We would consider a development post for a new qualified practitioner psychologist at Band 7 with relevant experience.

You would be joining a psychology team of CAP, psychologists and psychological therapists supporting young adults experiencing difficulties related to complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and a wide range of other mental health challenges.

Our service was established to bridge the gap between primary and secondary care and to reduce barriers that young people often face in accessing psychological therapy. We value a person-centred approach, co-production with young people, and continuously improving the experience of care.

In this role, you will offer psychological assessments and individual therapy to young adults. Within the team we run an Early Psychology Intervention Clinic (EPIC), are launching a DBT-informed group, and hold a bi-monthly young people’s forum to shape and contribute to our service. We draw on a wide range of therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of our clients.

We are looking for someone with experience in supporting individuals with complex presentations, and who is enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of the care pathways for young adults across North East Essex.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a psychologist with strong assessment, formulation and intervention skills, and confidence in working with young adults presenting with complex trauma and emotional dysregulation. We are seeking someone who wants to contribute to the development of the 18-25 Psychology Service and improve provision of mental health support for young adults.

  • Provide specialist psychological assessment for young adults aged 18-25 presenting with complex mental health needs, including trauma-related difficulties and emotional dysregulation.
  • Deliver evidence-based individual psychological therapy, including trauma-focused interventions, and flexibly adapting therapeutic approaches to meet diverse needs (e.g., neurodiversity, complex presentations).
  • Offer consultation and psychological advice to services seeking input, guidance or referrals into the 18-25 Psychology Service.
  • Support service development, e.g. improving referral pathways.
  • Contribute to team meetings and provide support to colleagues, contributing to reflective practice, case discussions, and service development.
  • Offer supervision, including supervising trainees.
  • Maintain high-quality documentation, risk management and safeguarding practices to ensure safe and person-centred care.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Doctoral level training or equivalent in applied psychology, as accredited by the BPS
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Post-doctoral qualifications in DBT/CBT/EMDR or other evidence based models for the treatment of complex cases, personality disorders, or PTSD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering assessment and psychological therapies to adults with complex needs.
  • Experience in working in NHS settings

Desirable

  • Experience of working with young adults

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

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