Principal Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join their Perinatal Mental Health Service. This exciting leadership role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance psychological care pathways for women and families during the perinatal period. The successful candidate will lead service development, engage stakeholders, and supervise staff while ensuring high-quality care delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of mental health, within a supportive and compassionate environment dedicated to professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist.
• Experience working with perinatal mental health clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead service development related to psychological and therapeutic work.
• Design and evaluate trauma-informed care pathways.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Perinatal Mental Health

Teaching and Training

Supervision

Psychological Therapies

Education

Doctoral level equivalent in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Post-doctoral training in specialized areas

Job description

Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to work across the Perinatal Mental Health Service teams in Rotherham and Doncaster. The post will be split between Rotherham and Doncaster, offering 0.3wte to each team.

The Perinatal Mental Health Service is a specialist service for women with mental health problems around the time of having a baby, and their families. This is an exciting leadership role in the service.

You will need to be an experienced, suitably qualified, and registered Clinical Psychologist with HCPC or a Psychotherapist registered with the appropriate body (BABCP, UKCP, HCPC), with a passion for perinatal mental health care. You should have the experience, skills, and competencies outlined in the job description and person specification, and be able to work autonomously and collaboratively with partner agencies.

The post holder will be part of the leadership team, involved in developing psychological care pathways within these teams. This role offers the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams focused on delivering high-quality care, and to join a supportive, compassionate team of Psychological Professions across Rotherham and Doncaster.

Main duties of the job

This role is central to the service's leadership team, responsible for delivering on the NHS Long Term Plan and local commissioning objectives for Perinatal Mental Health Services. We seek a psychological leader who aligns with the Trust’s values and can lead through uncertainty.

You will lead service development related to psychological and therapeutic work, including stakeholder engagement, designing and evaluating trauma-informed care pathways, delivering training, supervising staff, and developing staffing models and recruitment strategies.

Our service is flexible to meet the needs of women and families, with appointments offered at various locations and tailored care plans.

There are leadership activities requiring regular attendance at the team base. Your application should demonstrate your understanding of these requirements. The Trust provides policies and practices to ensure your safety at work.

You will receive supervision from the Community Directorate Lead for Psychological Professions.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4000 colleagues who are valued and respected.

Our portfolio includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and substance misuse services.

We are committed to high-quality services and to attracting dedicated staff. Our vision and values guide us. Learn more about our strategy: Strategy

Find out about working with us: Work with RDaSH

We promote inclusive cultures and value our staff. Watch our Allyship video.

The main terms and conditions of service are available here: Terms and Conditions.

Job description

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential criteria include:

• Postgraduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical/counselling psychology accredited by BPS; HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist (BABCP, UKCP, HCPC).
• Post-doctoral training in specialized areas relevant to perinatal mental health.
• Experience working as a qualified clinical psychologist with perinatal mental health clients.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision.
• Experience delivering psychological therapies supporting mother-infant bonding and attachment.

Desirable:

• Experience in planning or implementing perinatal mental health service developments aligned with policy objectives.

Additional requirements include a Disclosure and Barring Service check and UK professional registration. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.