Clinical/Counselling Psychologist 7/8A (or Band 7 Preceptorship)

Job summary

We welcome applications from Band 7 (preceptorship considered), and Band 8A Clinical or Counselling Psychologists. We will also consider applications from those due to qualify from doctoral courses in 2026. The post covers North Northamptonshire Community Mental Health Teams, based in St Mary's, Kettering.

These teams are multi-disciplinary teams that provide specialist support and intervention to people with a range of mental health difficulties.

These permanent posts benefit from a recruitment incentive of £5,000 pro rata for successful candidates over 2.5 years. Initial payment of £2,000 will be made in the 1st month with a subsequent payment of £2,000 made on the 13th month of employment. The remaining £1,000 will be paid out in the 18th month of employment. Terms and conditions apply.

A relocation package is available to the successful postholder who relocates to Northamptonshire and meets other eligibility criteria. This is subject to approval. Please ask for further information.

Main duties of the job

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 psychological therapies colleagues to deliver and develop the service in a multidisciplinary team environment where the contribution of psychological therapies is well-respected and valued.

The successful applicant will be line managed and supervised by Senior/ Principal Psychologist based in the CMHTs. The Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Adult Mental Health Psychological Therapies Lead also provides support.

About us

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust rated "Outstanding" in 2018.

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 training, subject to agreemento The opportunity to build a solid base of clinical skillso Support for relevant research/evaluationo 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)o 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

North Northamptonshire Community Mental Health Teams - Psychological Therapies - St Mary's

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

North Northamptonshire Community Mental Health Teams - Psychological Therapies - St Mary's

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

Employer's website

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

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