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Senior Psychologist Practitioner

Waltham Forest E17 3HP

Key information

Pay
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
7 Sep 2026
Closing date
17 Sep 2026

About this role

Senior Psychologist Practitioner Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist looking for an exciting and rewarding senior role in the development of a new adult ADHD service. NELFT's Adult ADHD Service is seeking an exceptional clinician to join our growing specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing support of adults with ADHD while helping shape innovative, high-quality psychological services across North East London. Why Join Us? At NELFT, our values underpin everything we do: We are Kind We are Respectful We Work Together with our Communities As a senior clinician, you will combine expert clinical practice with leadership, supervision, service development, and training responsibilities while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for adults with ADHD.

The Role You will

Conduct specialist ADHD assessments and diagnostic evaluations Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT Support adults experiencing ADHD alongside anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring mental health difficulties Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and expert advice across services Supervise qualified practitioners, trainees, and students Lead service improvement, audit, and research initiatives Contribute to specialist ADHD training across mental health services and partner organisations This role offers the opportunity to influence service development and help shape the future of ADHD care across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. About You We're looking for a warm, compassionate, and experienced clinician who is passionate about improving the lives of adults with ADHD. Whether you're a Clinical Psychologist or a Counselling Psychologist. Holding BABCP-accredited CBT qualification would be advantages, but not essential. You'll bring a strong track record of delivering high-quality psychological assessment and intervention, along with the confidence to work with complex mental health presentations. You'll enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, be keen to share your knowledge through supervision and training, and have a genuine interest in helping shape and develop services. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to person-centred care, continuous learning, and making a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

You'll be someone who

Has substantial post-qualification experience in ADHD, cognitive disorders, or related mental health services. Enjoys building therapeutic relationships and helping people achieve positive outcomes. Is confident in assessing and managing complex mental health needs. Values teamwork, collaboration, and shared learning. Wants to contribute to service development, supervision, and innovation. Brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering excellent care. Don't worry if you don't tick every single box. If you're excited by the role and believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we'd love to hear from you. What We Offer A highly specialised and supportive service Opportunities for leadership and career progression Ongoing professional development and CPD support Clinical supervision and peer support The chance to contribute to service innovation and research Flexible, collaborative multidisciplinary working environment Join Us If you are ready to use your expertise to transform lives and help develop outstanding psychological services for adults with ADHD, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of adult ADHD care with NELFT.