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Haringey Personality Disorder Pathway - Senior Clinician, Band 7 (OT, Social worker, psychologist, psychotherapist RMN) , temporary, maternity leave c... Role: Senior Clinician - Personality Disorders, Category: Health & Social Care
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Haringey Personality Disorder Pathway – Senior Clinician, Band 7 (OT, Social worker, psychologist, psychotherapist RMN) , temporary, maternity leave cover
We currently have a vacancy for a senior clinician to join our well established and supportive team.
The successful applicant will have experience working with patients who have a diagnosis of Personality Disorder. They will have undertaken MBT and/or SCM training or have experience in teams using these approaches.
Holding a caseload of patients within the Pathway who are part of the MBT or SCM programme, They will deliver group or individual treatment as well as completing assessments and providing supervision to junior staff. There will be opportunities to develop both clinical and managerial roles within the post.
Within the PD pathway there is an emphasis on team based, multi-disciplinary decision making. There is close liaison with other community mental health teams and acute services. Supervision is provided individually and in groups. This lends itself to a supportive environment where risk management is shared in the process of treatment planning and delivery.
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Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Mentalisation Based Treatment (MBT) and SCM to a caseload of individuals, and facilitate groups in the Personality Disorder Pathway
Liaise with other professionals to provide continuity of care across acute care, Primary care teams, Core mental health teams, and the PD Pathway.
Undertake general mental health assessments and specialist assessments for personality disorder
Formulate and implement treatment plans and provide Structured Clinical Management / Mentalisation-based therapy.
Provide supervision to junior members of the team
Participate in the day to day emotional work of the MDT, and overall service development and maintenance.
About us
NLFT is a Foundation Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
NLFT has a mature and supportive specialist personality disorder service which offers psychologically informed community mental health care and specialist treatment to clients with personality disorders and complex emotional needs
Details
Date posted
08 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£53,751 to £60,651 a year Per annum, inclusive of Outer London HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
455-NLFT-0366-A
Job locations
St Ann’s Hospital
St Ann’s Road
London
N15 3TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RMN/Occupational Therapy/Social work/Clinical or Counselling Psychology Doctorate.
- MBT in a treatment setting.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
- Evidence of ability to effectively manage a team.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RMN/Occupational Therapy/Social work/Clinical or Counselling Psychology Doctorate.
- MBT in a treatment setting.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
- Evidence of ability to effectively manage a team.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.