Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our innovative Older People's Psychological Services team in Mid Essex and contribute to making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people and their families. Our recent team assessment demonstrated that we are an effective team with a compassionate, safe and supportive team culture. We ensure protected time and space for reflection and team development. We warmly invite you to join us.

We have 1.2wte to offer, so welcome full-time or part-time applicants (job plans will be adjusted accordingly).

Newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those who will be qualifying and achieving HCPC status soon are invited to apply; employment will be at band 7 initially with a with an appraisal linked developmental plan to enable progression to Band 8a once essential criteria have been met.

Main duties of the job
Older People's Specialist Mental Health Services in Mid Essex consist of locality based community mental health teams (including memory assessment and support services), urgent care home treatment teams and an inpatient ward. Each post will be based primarily in one community MDT or the inpatient ward, whilst working across the pathway to enable greater continuity of care for service-users.

You will provide direct psychological assessment(inc neuropsychological assessment) and interventions for older people with complex mental health difficulties and adults with neurodegenerative dementia(and their families and wider systems) across community settings and inpatient settings. You will provide group interventions, attend multi-disciplinary meetings/ward rounds and work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary colleagues, providing training, consultation and reflective practice groups. You will supervise an assistant psychologist and trainee psychologists.

You will receive supervision from a Principal Clinical Psychologist and peer support from colleagues across Trust Older People's Psychological Services. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are actively encouraged and you will have opportunities to contribute to service improvement and develop your clinical leadership skills.

We are keen to hear from you if you have a passion for working in a trauma informed way and have a collaborative team focused approach.

About us
We are an expanding team of qualified, trainee and assistant psychologists and an arts psychotherapist, passionate about working with older adults and challenging ageism. As a team, we are committed to taking a strength-based approach to scaffold individual, team and service development. We have provided tailored CPD, e.g. neuropsychology assessment for neurodegenerative dementia, specialist supervision (neuropsychology, EMDR) and supported team members to accomplish specialist training. We will support you to develop the various aspects of this post in line with your developmental needs.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
• Access to Staff Networks, including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Faith; Carers; Disabilities

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request.

Details
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year
Per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 364-A-9854-A
Job locations: Crystal Centre, Chelmsford, CM1 7LF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about the post, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience as required by the HCPC

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies/psychosocial interventions for older adults/people with dementia
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists

Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of neuropsychology in the context of dementia

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).

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. 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).

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