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

Job summary
The 18-25 Psychology Service (North East Essex) is looking to welcome a registered therapist (e.g. CBT, DBT Therapist) or Clinical/Counselling/Practitioner Psychologist for afull-time maternity cover for 7 months or part-time 12 months post (secondment or fixed term) **.**

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. We will also be offering 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 pathway for young adults across North East Essex.

Main duties of the job

• 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).
• Co-facilitate group intervention, including DBT-informed group or other therapeutic group developed within the service.
• Offer consultation and psychological advice to services seeking input, guidance or referrals into the 18-25 Psychology Service.
• Contribute to team meetings and provide support to colleagues, contributing to reflective practice, case discussions, and service development.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, risk management and safeguarding practices to ensure safe and person-centred care.

About us
To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

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 to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• 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.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number: 364-B-310
Job locations: Severall’s House, Boxted Road, Colchester, CO4 5HG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For details of the main responsibilities please see the job description attached. You can also find a copy of the person specification with details of the qualifications and experience we are looking for.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early due to an anticipated high number of applications, please ensure that your applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

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

Desirable

• Post-doctoral qualifications/further training 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).

Employer details
Employer name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Severall’s House, Boxted Road, Colchester, CO4 5HG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Clinical Psychologist & Team Lead
Dr Nancie Prud'homme
epunft.18-25psychology.nee@nhs.net

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.