Job Description

Supporting the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed psychological care within the Intensive Support Team (IST), which provides rapid and intensive support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who are experiencing crisis. Being effective in a role that spans all NELFT boroughs and involves close collaboration with Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDTs). Working with both inpatients and outpatients to provide brief, low intensity evidence-based psychological interventions based on a range of cognitive, behavioural and solution focused approaches. There will also be opportunities to become involved in service evaluation and audit projects Working alongside MDT colleagues in the Intensive support team for people with a Learning disability or Autism who present to crisis services.

To provide (under supervision) psychological input to a psychology/behavioural service to adults with intellectual disabilities, autism or both whose behaviours significantly challenge and place them at risk of an admission/placement breakdown. These individuals would be typically referred to and listed on the Adult Dynamic Support Register.



Conduct psychological assessments and contribute to formulations under supervision of a qualified Practitioner.

Deliver evidence-based interventions including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed approaches, and psychoeducational workshops.



To work directly with individuals and groups of clients in the provision of psychologically based care.

Support the development of safety and risk management plans to prevent hospital admissions and promote community-based care.

Assist in service development initiatives, audits, and research projects.

Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data analysis related to incidents and outcomes.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and behavioural specialists.

Provide advice and training to care providers and support staff.



Promote person-centred care and uphold the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion



Our Values 2025 - 2030



Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:

We are kind.



We are respectful.



We work together with our communities.



These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.



Probationary Period



This post will be subject to a probationary period.



Starting with Us



NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London



This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of 4,313 to a maximum of 5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).



High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe



This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of 1,192 to a maximum of 2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).



Conduct psychological assessments and contribute to formulations under supervision of a qualified Practitioner.

Deliver evidence-based interventions including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed approaches, and psychoeducational workshops.



To work directly with individuals and groups of clients in the provision of psychologically based care.

Support the development of safety and risk management plans to prevent hospital admissions and promote community-based care.

Assist in service development initiatives, audits, and research projects.

Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data analysis related to incidents and outcomes.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and behavioural specialists.

Provide advice and training to care providers and support staff.



Promote person-centred care and uphold the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion