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Zaffer I. serves as the Clinical Director of Psychological Services and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC since November 2011, leading a highly effective secondary-care psychological therapies service that has eliminated waiting times and achieved a 65% annual increase in referrals. Additionally, Zaffer holds the position of Research Lead and Suicide Prevention Lead, contributing to NICE guideline development and supervising examinations for the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Academic roles include professorship at The University of Hull and visiting lecturer positions at prestigious institutions such as King’s College London. Previous experience encompasses leadership roles in various NHS trusts and notable involvement in medico-legal consultancy, showcasing expertise in mental health needs and treatment. Zaffer’s educational background includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, and a PhD from the University of Birmingham.
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We’re an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond across North East Lincolnshire. The whole basis of our work is to ‘deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use’. We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities - as well as specialist support such as older adult’s inpatient services; rehabilitation and recovery; community mental health; and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility. We even own a garden centre. That’s right - we’ve developed income-generating, commercially-viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre and two cafes.