Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist (Perinatal)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health in Stafford. This full-time role involves leading psychological provision, assessing mothers' mental health, and delivering trauma-informed interventions. Candidates should have relevant experience and skills in clinical settings. Offering a salary between £64,455 and £74,896, this permanent position contributes to an important leadership team and provides opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychological provision within a clinical setting.
• Ability to assess mothers' mental health and their relationships with infants.
• Skills in delivering trauma- and attachment-informed therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Part of the Brockington leadership team responsible for psychological provision.
• Contribute to MDT discussions and provide consultations to team members.
• Work clinically and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Job description

Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Perinatal)

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Stafford, ST16 3SR

Pay:

£64,455.00 to £74,896.00 per year, £64455.00 - £74896.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

15/02/2026

About this job

As the Principal Psychologist, you will be part of the Brockington leadership team and responsible for the delivery of psychological provision and supervision within the Unit.

You will also work clinically, contributing to MDT discussions, providing consultation to other members of the team, directly assessing mothers mental health and mothers relationships with their infants and delivering trauma- and attachment-informed therapeutic interventions relating to perinatal mental health and parent-infant mental health, as appropriate within a PBU setting.

The Principal Psychologist within the PBU sits within a clear Psychological Professions structure, both within Perinatal Services and the wider Children and Families Care Group and MPFT Psychological Services Directorate, and is supported professionally by the lead Psychologist for Perinatal Services and the Lead for Psychological Services for the Children and Families Care Group.

This supports connections across services and opportunities for CPD, research, teaching on local doctoral courses and trainee Psychologist placements.

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