Principal Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to enhance perinatal mental health services across Rotherham and Doncaster. This role involves leadership responsibilities, development of psychological pathways, and working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to women and families in need.

Qualifications

• Experienced, suitably qualified Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist.
• Registered with HCPC or appropriate body.
• Trained in at least two therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of service related to psychological work.
• Delivering training and managing supervision.
• Designing and implementing trauma-informed care pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Trauma-informed care

Education

Post-graduate training in clinical / counselling psychology

Masters level training in Psychotherapy

Job description

Principal Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Location Rotherham, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 18 Jun 2025

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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 as a Clinical Psychologist with HCPC or Psychotherapist qualified and registered with the appropriate body, (BABCP, UKCP HCPC) with a real passion for perinatal mental health care. You should have attained a level of experience proportionate to the competencies detailed in the job description, possess the skills as detailed in the person specification and be able to work autonomously and with partner agencies.

The post holder would be an integral part of the leadership team and be involved in developing the pathways around Psychological care in these teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join multidisciplinary teams, working alongside other Psychological Professions, who are focused on delivering high quality care. The post also offers the opportunity of joining a growing team of supportive, compassionate and value-driven Psychological Professions across Rotherham and Doncaster.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

This role will form a central part of the services leadership team who are collectively responsible for delivery on the requirements and ambitions for Perinatal Mental Health Services as laid out in the NHS Long Term Plan and within our commissioning arrangements. We are looking for a psychological leader who meets the Trusts values, behaviours, and standards, and who thrives when leading through uncertainty.

You will be responsible for leading on the developments of the service related to psychological and therapeutic work, encompassing (but not limited to) interfacing with key stakeholders, designing, implementing /evaluating trauma informed care pathways and interventions, delivering training, line management/supervision/job planning with staff, and designing staffing models and progressing recruitment.

We provide a flexible service that meets the needs of women and their families. Appointments are offered in several locations and care is tailored to the needs of the families we work with.

Additionally, there are some leadership activities and duties within this role, which require frequent attendance at the team base. Your application should indicate your understanding of these work role requirements. The trust has a range of policies and practices to help protect you at work.

The successful candidates will receive management supervision from the Community Directorate Lead for Psychological Professions.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or Masters level training in Psychotherapy -Trained in a minimum of two therapeutic modalities -Post-doctoral/Masters training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to perinatal mental health.
• Trained in clinical supervision and able to supervise doctoral trainees -Substantial experience of working with people with perinatal mental health problems.

Desirable

• Experience of planning and/or implementing perinatal Mental Health service developments in accordance with local and national policy objectives.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or Masters level training in Psychotherapy -Trained in a minimum of two therapeutic modalities -Post-doctoral/Masters training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to perinatal mental health.
• Trained in clinical supervision and able to supervise doctoral trainees -Substantial experience of working with people with perinatal mental health problems.

Desirable

• Experience of planning and/or implementing perinatal Mental Health service developments in accordance with local and national policy objectives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address

Badsley Moor Lane Hospital

220 Badsley Moor Lane

Rotherham

S65 2QL

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