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Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 8a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our busy and dynamic outpatient CAMHS team in Redbridge on a permanent contract. We have a growing and supportive therapy team, and we are looking for a psychotherapist who is passionate about young people’s mental health and wellbeing to join us in the delivery of high quality and effective CAMHS interventions.

This role requires a post-graduate qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body and have 2 years plus experience in delivering psychotherapy in a CAMHS setting.

The successful postholder will have to be a full member of the Association of Child think it would be helpful for this to be clear in the advert so we don’t get any inappropriate applications.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an effective team member, using their own initiative, supporting their peers and team lead. They will have a commitment to actively support, liaise with other professionals & agencies as we embed a trauma and culturally informed model of practice within the service. They will receive regular clinical supervision from the lead psychologist and will be expected to attend and participate in MDT team meetings. This role is suited to a candidate who is keen on service development, as well as managing a clinical caseload.

Recent CPD organised for our team members include : DBT skills, TF-CBT & ADOS-2. Our team has strong links with the Trust Research & Development department.

Working for our organisation

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Why Work for CAMHS in Redbridge?

At CAMHS Redbridge, we are dedicated to creating an exceptional environment where professionals can grow, innovate, and make a profound impact on the lives of children and young people. Here's why CAMHS at The Grove is a fantastic place to build your career :

• A Culture of Continuous Improvement :

We are actively undergoing a Review of Structure and Pathways , ensuring that our team benefits from clear and exciting career progression opportunities. Our goal is to align with best practices and provide every staff member with the support needed to advance and thrive.

We invite prospective therapists and mental health professionals to join us at our Open Days , where you’ll have the opportunity to tour The Grove and experience firsthand what makes us a standout place to work. Engage with our dedicated staff, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and get a feel for the rewarding work we do every day.

To recognize the hard-to-recruit nature of certain roles, NELFT offers a Welcome Payment initiative, a one-off payment equivalent to 10% of your annual salary (with a minimum of £4,000 and a maximum of £10,000) for external candidates. This generous welcome package reflects our commitment to attracting high-caliber candidates and supporting them as they begin their journey with us.

Psychological Professions within NELFT are friendly, supportive and innovative. The postholder will have good access to CPD opportunities across the Trust. We actively support the development of leadership skills and aim to nurture our staff and support them in their development. Members of Psychological Professions have strong links to academic institutions and are engaged in research and teaching on the North Thames clinical training courses.

NELFT is recognized as a Top Ten Employer for working families , underscoring our dedication to fostering a supportive and flexible work environment. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer policies that help you meet both your professional and personal goals.

Don’t just take our word for it – hear directly from your future colleagues. Our team members at CAMHS Redbridge consistently speak to the sense of community, the supportive atmosphere, and the deep personal satisfaction that comes from the work we do. At The Grove, you're not just joining a team, you're joining a family of professionals passionate about making a difference.

By choosing to work with CAMHS Redbridge, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to best practices, personal growth, and delivering outstanding care to our community. Come join us at The Grove and see how you can make a lasting impact!

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We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT :

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.