Lead Perinatal Psychologist - Remote & Flexible (0.6 WTE)

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS trust in the Midlands is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to lead psychological services for the Brockington Parent and Baby Unit in Stafford. The role includes providing specialist assessments and interventions for mothers experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties. Candidates should have a doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology, experience in a clinical setting, and strong leadership skills. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health services for new parents and their infants.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified clinical psychologist with perinatal mental health problems.
• Experience of working with mothers and infants.
• Registered with HCPC and membership in a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological provision within the Brockington Parent and Baby Unit.
• Provide psychological assessments and interventions for perinatal mental health.
• Contribute to maintaining a psychologically safe team culture.

Skills

Complex psychological assessment

Knowledge of maternal and infant mental health

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Education

Postgraduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology

Post-doctoral training in perinatal mental health

Eligible for chartered status with BPS

Job description

An NHS trust in the Midlands is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to lead psychological services for the Brockington Parent and Baby Unit in Stafford. The role includes providing specialist assessments and interventions for mothers experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties. Candidates should have a doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology, experience in a clinical setting, and strong leadership skills. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health services for new parents and their infants.