Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the development of a new clinical service for adults experiencing complex PTSD. We are looking for an experienced psychologist with a background in psychological assessment, formulations, CBT, EMDR a to join our team. This service is a multi- modality, applied psychology-led service in Northamptonshire, established in recognition of an unmet clinical need in local pathways, especially between Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services. The complex PTSD service offers specialist clinical interventions, and also promotes trauma-informed approaches in the wider service and across mental health pathways.

There are also good opportunities for people wishing to work part-time or across a couple of different specialties in the Trust.

We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. Studies show that people from minoritised ethnic groups and women are less likely to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. You could still be the right person for the job – if you’re excited about this role, we want to hear from you.

We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to explore these options.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will provide psychological assessment and interventions across the breadth of client groups and presentations that are seen in the team. There are opportunities for specialising in a particular area.  There will be opportunities to provide supervision, consultation, reflective practice and training to the multi-disciplinary teams and you will be supported to do this. 

You would be working with other psychology colleagues to deliver and develop the service in a multidisciplinary team environment where the contribution of psychology is well-respected and valued. 

The successful applicant(s) would be line managed and supervised by the Principal Psychologists based in the team. . The Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Team Lead also provides support.

Working for our organisation

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust rated “Outstanding”

This post offers:
• Preceptorship opportunity (support and bespoke professional development plan will be offered to work towards meeting the requirements of preceptorship)
• Support for further relevant and accredited training (financial/time).
• The opportunity to build a solid base of clinical skills
• Support for relevant research/evaluation
• Cross-specialty work and specialising in areas of interest if the post holder wishes (e.g. 1 or 2 sessions working in a different team or split post possibilities)
• Mentorship opportunities and support from the Newly Qualified group

Coproduction is highly valued in the trust and we expect and encourage coproduction where possible. Furthermore, we are developing stronger links with third sector and community organisations.

We would consider applications for either full or part-time work and can offer hybrid working.

There is a very large, diverse psychology service of different specialities within the trust that provides extensive support and regular CPD opportunities through monthly psychology meetings and active peer supervision networks. The Trust enjoys good links with  Oxford and Leicester Doctoral training courses and there are opportunities to participate in higher education teaching.

Northamptonshire is a pleasant area with a mix of rural and urban locations and is within easy distance of other key locations in the Midlands with excellent rail and road links.