Mental Health Psychologist Opportunity in a Dynamic NHS Trust

4 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Psychologist to join our team at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist, you will play a crucial role in providing specialist psychological assessments and therapy for clients with complex mental health needs.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures. You will offer psychological assessment and therapy, hold a client caseload within the Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) Team, and provide supervision for Assistant Psychologists.

You will be responsible for assessing clients referred to the MHTR Team, using complex data from various sources, therapy, risk assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, and multidisciplinary meetings. Your expertise will be essential in supporting the senior management team in clinical leadership and service development.

Requirements
  • A post-graduate degree in clinical, counselling, or forensic psychology, as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Possession of specialist training in personality disorder and experience working in forensic services, inpatient, and/or secure services or with challenging behaviour is highly desirable. You must have knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups, such as personality disorder, dual diagnoses, and people with additional disabilities.

About Us

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated primary care and mental health trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. We strive to deliver high-quality patient care, innovative treatments, and cutting-edge research.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes opportunities for career development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive employee assistance program.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Mental Health Psychologist to join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and improving mental health outcomes in Northamptonshire.



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