Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a qualified clinical psychologist with substantial experience working with adults. The role emphasizes supervision and management skills, and applicants must hold a clinical psychology doctorate. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults.
• 4 years plus post qualification.

Skills

clinical psychology

supervision

Education

clinical psychology doctorate

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' section of the document.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• clinical psychology doctorate or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• other therapy training after qualifying

Experience

Essential criteria

• experience working with adults
• 4 years plus post qualification

Desirable criteria

• experience working in AMH/CMHT

Supervision experience

Essential criteria

• supervisor training/experience

Desirable criteria

• supervision of qualified psychologists
• management and leadership experience

Important Information

By completing an application, you authorize the transfer of your data. Your application allows us to confirm previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, including reference, occupational health clearance, statutory and mandatory training records, and full service history.

Please ensure all supporting statements and behavioral examples are truthful and accurate. Plagiarism, including presenting others' ideas or AI-generated content as your own, is prohibited.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent via a TRAC system account. Submit your application promptly; we may close the advert early once sufficient applications are received.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. All roles are subject to UK immigration rules; please check eligibility requirements on the government website.

At NHFT, we support flexible working and are open to discussing options such as flexible hours, home working, compressed hours, and part-time work. Please discuss your needs with the recruiting manager.

Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please inform the recruitment team of any reasonable adjustments needed.

All regulated activity roles require a DBS check, which will be re-conducted every three years. Staff will need to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service, with costs reimbursed per Trust policy. For more info, visit the DBS Update Service guide on GOV.UK.

If applicable, a DBS charge will be deducted from your first salary or paid upfront for staff bank positions.

All new starters are subject to a probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a Disclosure application to the DBS.

Documents to download

• 8B CMHT mat cover (PDF, 848.5KB)
• Benefits (PDF, 570.7KB)