• Job Description

  Req#: C9270-26-0109?language=en&page=413&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band7/8a psychologist to provide 9months of fixed term maternity cover to Community Mental Health Psychology Team.

  Within the Community Mental Health Team, the successful applicant 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 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.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicant will be line managed and supervised by a Principal Psychologist (CMHT), . There are regular opportunities to meet with peers and a number of CPD opportunities. More widely, you will join a thriving network of Clinical Psychologists working in a variety of specialties across the Trust. We have strong links with the Leicester and Oxford University Doctoral Training Courses and will support the postholder to develop skills in supervision as required for the Preceptorship scheme.

  About us

  Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust rated "Outstanding"

  This post offers:o Preceptorship opportunity (support and bespoke professional development plan will be offered to work towards meeting the requirements of preceptorship)o Support for further relevant and accredited training (financial/time).o The opportunity to build a solid base of clinical skillso Support for relevant research/evaluationo 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.

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  10 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata - Dependant on experience

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  9 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

  Reference number

  270-TG482-MH-C

  Job locations

  Campbell House/Lotus House

  Campbell Square

  Northampton

  NN1 3EB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the two job descriptions located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the two job descriptions located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent
  • eligibile/registered with HCPC

  Desirable

  • Relevant post qualification training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working with adults

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience to the role
  • Experience of providing supervision/consultation/reflective practice
  • Additional training
  • BABCP accreditation/working towards

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent
  • eligibile/registered with HCPC

  Desirable

  • Relevant post qualification training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working with adults

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience to the role
  • Experience of providing supervision/consultation/reflective practice
  • Additional training
  • BABCP accreditation/working towards

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  Campbell House/Lotus House

  Campbell Square

  Northampton

  NN1 3EB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

  Address

  Campbell House/Lotus House

  Campbell Square

  Northampton

  NN1 3EB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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