Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling Psychologist) to join the Paediatric Haemoglobin Disorders Psychology Service on a 0.5 WTE fixedterm basis.
This is a stimulating and wellsupported role, particularly suited to newly qualified psychologists who are looking to develop their skills in:
- Working with children and young people
- Psychological care in the context of physical and longterm health conditions
- Multidisciplinary and familycentred practice
You will work as part of a friendly and highly specialist service supporting children, young people and families affected by haemoglobin disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassaemia, within a culturally diverse population.
The post offers excellent clinical and professional supervision, close MDT working, and opportunities to gain experience across assessment, intervention, consultation, transition work and service development, making it an ideal developmental Band 7 post.
Main duties of the job- To provide a specialist psychological service for children and young people with haemoglobin disorders, including work with parents, carers and families.
- To undertake psychological assessment, formulation and evidencebased intervention, working autonomously within agreed professional and service frameworks.
- To work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary paediatric team, contributing to holistic care planning
- To deliver a range of interventions, including individual therapy, parent work, group work, psychoeducation and transitionrelated interventions.
- To contribute to risk assessment and management, safeguarding, and clinical governance processe
- To engage in outcome monitoring, audit and service development.
- To provide consultation and advice to colleagues and, where appropriate, contribute to the supervision and training of other staff and trainee.
- To maintain accurate clinical records and meet Trust and professional standards
About usNELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
DetailsDate posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 3BDL-001496
Job locations: Queens Hospital, Romford, Greater London, RM7 0AG, United Kingdom
Job descriptionThe post holder will be a HCPCregistered Practitioner Psychologist working within the Paediatric Haemoglobin Disorders Psychology Service and the wider Clinical Health Psychology Service.They will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with haemoglobin disorders, working closely with families, carers and the multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering evidencebased interventions across inpatient and outpatient settings, including individual work, parent work, group interventions and transitionrelated support.The post holder will contribute to multidisciplinary care, consultation and liaison with health, social care, education and thirdsector professionals, supporting holistic and culturally responsive care.They will receive regular clinical and professional supervision, participate in CPD, and contribute to audit, outcome monitoring and service development. The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to safeguarding and risk management, and working in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
Starting with NELFTNELFT 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 Goodmayes, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis 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 – Outer London(B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for UsJoining #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 and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Please see attached job description
ExperienceEssential- Please see attached job description
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 
