• Job Description

  Req#: B0354-25-0030?language=en&page=955&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Qualified Psychologist Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Practitioner

  Veterans Complex Treatment Service (or Trauma Specialist)

  Work from home and in the community

  Would suit someone based in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk

  Salary: £46,781 - £57,161 depending on experience

  Career Level C / (NHS 8a)

  Roles: 37.5 hours a week although part time / flexible working is considered

  This service is part of our Community Partnerships Division who this year had their CQC rating as good. Below are some comments from service users our services support:

  Changed my life and staff were incredible, faultless, supportive, skilled, lovely and polite.

  The therapy that has been provided with was like no other I had received in 30 years.

  We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Psychologist to join our team to primarily provide therapy in our Veterans Complex Treatment Service, which sits as part of the national Op Courage: Veteran Mental Health & Wellbeing pathway in the East Midlands or East of England / East Anglia region. The ideal candidate will be looking for a varied role and bring specific expertise in working with trauma with adults and working with complex presentations.

  Due to the travel required, a full drivers licence is desirable. However, in return, you will also benefit from having the flexibility to work from home too (roughly 60% from home, 40% in the community).

  Main duties of the job

  We have different community services based all around the UK so if this role / location isn't quite right for you but you are a Qualified or soon to Qualify Psychologist looking for your next career move please send your CV to jcfarrelly@stah.org or call 07827856634 for an informal discussion around the opportunities and development we can offer.

  Why join our Community Partnerships Team:

  Opportunities to progress Most of our Consultant and Principal Psychologists started within the team and have developed their careers with us.

  We offer sponsorship opportunities e.g. MBA degrees

  Support in undertaking indemnified private practice and medico-legal work.

  Flexibility in our working practices that work around you and your family life.

  Support from over 10 Qualified Psychologists in the community partnerships team and over 50 in the overall organisation.

  Opportunities for research through our Research and Innovation Team

  Paid travel or mileage within the role.

  Community Partnerships

  Our service specialises in developing and delivering community based services. We currently offer a range of services including, a busy private therapy clinic, a Medico-Legal Service, Diagnostic Assessment Clinics (ADHD and ASD), a Complex Treatment Service for Military Veterans, the Assertive Transition Service and criminal justice services in London.

  About us

  The Op Courage Integrated Veteran Mental Health & Wellbeing Service has been recently recommissioned by NHS England Armed Forces and offers military-sensitive assessments, signposting, advice, liaison and intervention for UK veterans. The East of England Op Courage Service is a collaborative partnership between EPUT, NSFT, St Andrews, Walking with the Wounded, the Warrior Programme and Mental Health Matters and aims to provide a range of support for veterans and their families living in the region.

  In order to be eligible for the role, the successful applicant will be registered with the HCPC (on soon to qualify) and ideally the BPS

  We offer an excellent benefits package including pension, 38 days holiday, sickness policy on par with NHS, life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development.

  For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please James Farrelly, Senior Recruiter on 07827856634 or via email: jcfarrelly@stah.org

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £46,781 to £57,161 a year 38 days holiday, free use of onsite gym & swimming pool

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  B0354-25-0030

  Job locations

  Billing Road

  Northampton

  NN1 5DG

  
  

  Work From Home / Community

  Derby

  Derbyshire

  de55 6ld

  
  

  Work From Home / Community

  Nottingham

  Nottinghamshire

  NG6 8SS

  
  

  Work From Home

  Community

  Cambridge

  Cambridgeshire

  CB2 3BZ

  
  

  Work From Home / Community

  Lincoln

  Lincolnshire

  LN5 8LD

  
  

  Work From Home

  Community

  Peterborough

  Cambridgeshire

  pe1 1nw

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Role and Person

  The successful applicant will join a highly motivated, supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team, and will report directly to the Clinical Lead. The service is psychology-led and holds psychological assessment and formulation, as well as the Veterans we work with, at the core of everything it offers.

  You will be responsible for delivering outcome based psychological therapy that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of Veterans living in the community. The service is community based and appointments are offered where possible in the Veterans locality as well as remotely via telephone and video.

  Given the nature of the client group and the geographical needs of the service, we are looking for a clinician with significant experience in treating complex mental health needs in an autonomous capacity. Being able to demonstrate experience in treating trauma and complex mental health needs according to evidenced based guidelines is essential, as is experience of working with this client group. Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage. Equally important would be your ability to work both autonomously within community based settings, as well as collaboratively with other teams and professionals. The ability to consider and find creative and flexible solutions to engage individuals in psychological treatment is an essential skill in this setting. You will be able to work independently, as well as closely and collaboratively with other clinicians in the team and will be an effective communicator.

  Within the role, you will be encouraged to develop your strengths and skills through a robust structure of clinical supervision and opportunities for professional development. St Andrews has an excellent record of providing opportunities for research, training and continuing professional development so you will also have access to peer support from the wider Charity, as well as regular CPD events. Due to the pioneering nature of this service, there will be opportunities for service development including co-production with service users and an interest and enthusiasm in these areas is desired.

  One of our new team members who recently joined our team had this to say about us:

  What a refreshing and dynamic team! The clinicians are friendly and warm but also focused and driven. Its amazing how quickly things get progressed here from ideas into actions.

  Community Partnerships offers something different to other services that I have worked for previously; its diverse and expanding service has provided me with opportunities to continually develop through working with different client groups across a range of settings. This has allowed me to work with and learn from a number of clinicians with different areas of expertise. Its flexible working approach has also been great for promoting a good work-life balance!

  If this sounds like your type of working environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

  The position is offered as a permanent contract.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Role and Person

  The successful applicant will join a highly motivated, supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team, and will report directly to the Clinical Lead. The service is psychology-led and holds psychological assessment and formulation, as well as the Veterans we work with, at the core of everything it offers.

  You will be responsible for delivering outcome based psychological therapy that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of Veterans living in the community. The service is community based and appointments are offered where possible in the Veterans locality as well as remotely via telephone and video.

  Given the nature of the client group and the geographical needs of the service, we are looking for a clinician with significant experience in treating complex mental health needs in an autonomous capacity. Being able to demonstrate experience in treating trauma and complex mental health needs according to evidenced based guidelines is essential, as is experience of working with this client group. Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage. Equally important would be your ability to work both autonomously within community based settings, as well as collaboratively with other teams and professionals. The ability to consider and find creative and flexible solutions to engage individuals in psychological treatment is an essential skill in this setting. You will be able to work independently, as well as closely and collaboratively with other clinicians in the team and will be an effective communicator.

  Within the role, you will be encouraged to develop your strengths and skills through a robust structure of clinical supervision and opportunities for professional development. St Andrews has an excellent record of providing opportunities for research, training and continuing professional development so you will also have access to peer support from the wider Charity, as well as regular CPD events. Due to the pioneering nature of this service, there will be opportunities for service development including co-production with service users and an interest and enthusiasm in these areas is desired.

  One of our new team members who recently joined our team had this to say about us:

  What a refreshing and dynamic team! The clinicians are friendly and warm but also focused and driven. Its amazing how quickly things get progressed here from ideas into actions.

  Community Partnerships offers something different to other services that I have worked for previously; its diverse and expanding service has provided me with opportunities to continually develop through working with different client groups across a range of settings. This has allowed me to work with and learn from a number of clinicians with different areas of expertise. Its flexible working approach has also been great for promoting a good work-life balance!

  If this sounds like your type of working environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

  The position is offered as a permanent contract.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC or BABCP or BACP and ideally the BPS/ACP or due to qualify in next few months

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC or BABCP or BACP and ideally the BPS/ACP or due to qualify in next few months

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  St Andrew’s Healthcare

  Address

  Billing Road

  Northampton

  NN1 5DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St Andrew’s Healthcare

  Address

  Billing Road

  Northampton

  NN1 5DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stah.org (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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