Senior Maternal Mental Health Psychologist & Lead Clinician

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Psychologist for the Lighthouse Maternal Mental Health Service. This role involves delivering specialist psychological services, focusing on complex cases and providing clinical supervision and leadership to other psychologists. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in maternal mental health and hold an HCPC registration. The position offers flexible working options, significant career development opportunities, and a robust NHS pension scheme, among other benefits.

Benefits

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Free flu vaccinations

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with significant experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.
• Formal training in supervision is essential.
• Additional post-qualification training related to trauma and loss is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychology services focusing on complex cases and clinical supervision.
• Provide clinical leadership in collaboration with the Consultant Psychologist.
• Work in closely related services as required.

Skills

HCPC Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Significant experience in maternal mental health

Formal training in supervision

Experience of holding a complex caseload

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Psychologist for the Lighthouse Maternal Mental Health Service. This role involves delivering specialist psychological services, focusing on complex cases and providing clinical supervision and leadership to other psychologists. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in maternal mental health and hold an HCPC registration. The position offers flexible working options, significant career development opportunities, and a robust NHS pension scheme, among other benefits.