Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Neurodivergent Services

Job summaryThe post holder will work with the Mid & South Essex Adult ADHD Service to assess and guide intervention for suspected Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This role includes skills training, supervision and consultation and the post holder will work alongside Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Associate Psychologists, specialist nurses, pharmacists and psychiatrists. The MDT also work with relevant community teams within health, and Social Care as well as voluntary sectors. The team integrates and works in partnership with local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and NHS Talking Therapies to develop further support for individuals. There is a role for ongoing training and consultation to the PCNs, mental health and GP colleagues in secondary and primary care services as well as in the wider community.This post is crucial in spanning the clinical delivery of psychological assessment and intervention for people with suspected ADHD who are not already known to secondary mental health services.Main duties of the jobA really exciting opportunity has arisen to support the continued development of the multidisciplinary ADHD service across Mid and South Essex. This post will be aligned with the South Essex Autism Service and in future we hope that we can look towards developing a more integrated neurodevelopmental service.This post offers excellent clinical leadership and service development experiences. This service is at the beginning of a journey exploring the potential for development of neurodevelopmental services and this post offers opportunities to develop a leadership/expert role. About usValuing 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.Benefits27 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.8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join usSeason 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 needsJob share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.DetailsDate posted15 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number364-B-449Job locationsThe Linden CentreChelmsfordCM1 7LFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further main responsibilities and duties please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor further main responsibilities and duties please refer to the job description and person specification.Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
EssentialDoctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. To include models of psychopathology, neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.HCPC registered, and eligible for registration with a professional clinical body (BPS).For 8a - formal training in clinical supervision.Skills in conducting complex, specialist assessments, and integrated interventions requiring frequent sustained and intense concentration.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groupsDesirablePre-training experience of working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.Evidence of CPD in relation to a clinical speciality.
Skills / Experience
EssentialSignificant proven experience of working within NHS mental health services and multidisciplinary teams with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' formulation, assessment, psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care team.DesirableExperience of conducting assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders.Experience of providing consultation to community teams and residential settings including non-NHS staff.Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.Experience of teaching and training.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications
EssentialDoctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. To include models of psychopathology, neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.HCPC registered, and eligible for registration with a professional clinical body (BPS).For 8a - formal training in clinical supervision.Skills in conducting complex, specialist assessments, and integrated interventions requiring frequent sustained and intense concentration.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groupsDesirablePre-training experience of working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.Evidence of CPD in relation to a clinical speciality.
Skills / Experience
EssentialSignificant proven experience of working within NHS mental health services and multidisciplinary teams with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' formulation, assessment, psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care team.DesirableExperience of conducting assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders.Experience of providing consultation to community teams and residential settings including non-NHS staff.Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.Experience of teaching and training.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Linden CentreChelmsfordCM1 7LFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Linden CentreChelmsfordCM1 7LFUnited KingdomEmployer's website