Assistant Psychologist

1 week ago

Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Psychology Graduate to join our psychologically informed service supporting people who have experienced perinatal loss, Tokophobia (the fear of pregnancy), or trauma during their maternity journey.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual who is confident working independently and who can show initiative.

You will be a valued member of the team and work directly under the clinical supervision of the team Clinical Psychologist.

You will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver an excellent standard of care to people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties because of their maternity journey.


If you are pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, this post will provide you with an opportunity to build on your existing experience and further develop psychological skills and knowledge.


The Lotus Service sits within the wider MPFT Perinatal Mental Health Services and we have a very supportive psychology team.

This includes a growing Assistant Psychologist peer supervision group, the opportunity to shadow psychologists, continued professional development and service development sessions as well as access to excellent internal and external training.


To support and enhance the delivery of psychological support for clients who have been referred to the service across all pathways (loss, trauma or Tokophobia).

This includes providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, and the development and delivery of group based interventions.

Liaison with the wider maternity system will also be required and there will be regular exposure to medical information and conversations.


The post-holder will be expected to regularly attend MDT referrals meetings, core team meetings, clinical and management supervision, and sessions to promote and protect team wellbeing such as reflective practice.

They will also assist in clinically related administration, development of resources, literature searches, service promotions and awareness events, conduct of audits, collection of clinical data, administration of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work as required.

The Lotus Service provides assessment and treatment to patients who are registered with a South Staffordshire GP surgery.

Our team mainly work with Queen's Hospital Burton and Royal Stoke University Hospital, but we also liaise with other hospitals to support patients wherever they choose to access their maternity care.

The assistant psychologist post will be predominantly home-based working, however working across various sites may also be required.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations every year

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.


For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification, and to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.

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