Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist (Preceptorship)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist (Preceptorship) The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you a newly qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist looking to start your career in a highly supportive, innovative, and trauma-informed service? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Southwark Acute and Crisis Psychology and Psychotherapy Team , based at the Maudsley Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Psychologist or Psychotherapist who is passionate about delivering psychologically informed care within acute mental health services. This permanent full-time post is offered as a Band 7 Preceptorship role , with a structured development pathway and progression to Band 8a within 18-24 months , subject to the achievement of agreed competencies. It is particularly well suited to newly qualified Psychologists/Psychotherapists seeking to develop and expand their skills within a nurturing and professionally stimulating environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of urgent and acute mental health care, supporting people at some of the most critical points in their mental health journey. You will work across two innovative crisis services: The Mental Health Urgent Treatment Centre (MHUTC) The Combined Place of Safety (CPoS) As part of a highly valued psychology team, you will develop specialist skills in crisis assessment and intervention, trauma-informed care, multidisciplinary working, and service development, while receiving comprehensive support to grow your confidence and expertise. Main duties of the job The Role You will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and brief evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. You will also: Offer consultation and psychological expertise to multidisciplinary colleagues. Contribute to psychologically informed decision-making within urgent care settings. Support the development and evaluation of innovative clinical pathways and interventions. Deliver training, consultation, and reflective practice to non-psychology staff. Promote trauma-informed and psychologically minded approaches across urgent and crisis services. About You We are looking for someone who: Is enthusiastic about working with people experiencing acute and crisis-related mental health difficulties. Values multidisciplinary and collaborative working. Has a strong interest in trauma-informed care and psychological formulation. Is keen to develop skills in crisis intervention and brief psychological therapies. Brings curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to service improvement. Previous experience in acute, crisis, or urgent care settings is desirable. We particularly encourage applications from newly qualified Psychologists/Psychotherapists who are looking for a supportive environment in which to develop specialist skills and establish a rewarding career pathway. About us Join Us This is a rare opportunity to start your post-qualification career in a service that combines high-quality clinical practice, excellent supervision, meaningful service development opportunities, and a clear route to progression. If you are looking for a role that will challenge, support, and inspire you, we would love to hear from you