Lead Perinatal Psychologist - Remote & Flexible (0.6 WTE)

NHS; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their perinatal unit. This role involves developing psychological provisions, conducting assessments, and providing high-quality therapeutic interventions to mothers and infants. The ideal candidate will have extensive training and experience in clinical psychology, particularly in perinatal mental health. This part-time position offers flexible working arrangements, contributing to a supportive team culture in an award-winning NHS Trust.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Support for training and CPD

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology.
• Eligible for chartered status with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of working with perinatal mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of psychological provision.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Support with ensuring team effectiveness and lead service developments.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Leadership

Communication skills

Therapeutic interventions

Risk management

Education

Post‑graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology

Post qualification training for role of clinical supervisor

Membership of a relevant professional body

Tools

Psychometric tests

EMDR

Trauma Focused CBT

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their perinatal unit. This role involves developing psychological provisions, conducting assessments, and providing high-quality therapeutic interventions to mothers and infants. The ideal candidate will have extensive training and experience in clinical psychology, particularly in perinatal mental health. This part-time position offers flexible working arrangements, contributing to a supportive team culture in an award-winning NHS Trust.