Perinatal Psychology Lead - Specialist Clinician (NHS)

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust's Perinatal Community Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified psychologist to provide specialist formulation, assessment and interventions for women pregnant or up to one year postpartum. You will join a well-established psychology team committed to high-quality, psychologically informed care within a supportive NHS environment.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, deliver clinical supervision and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Provide a qualified specialist psychology service including formulation, assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• Offer clinical supervision, advice and consultation to MDT colleagues.
• Take a lead role for psychological treatments in the pathway and monitor NICE guideline adherence.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care and promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Contribute to training and engage in audit, policy work and service development.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the service's policies.
• Support service development and performance improvements.

Job description

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust's Perinatal Community Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified psychologist to provide specialist formulation, assessment and interventions for women pregnant or up to one year postpartum. You will join a well-established psychology team committed to high-quality, psychologically informed care within a supportive NHS environment.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, deliver clinical supervision and contribute to