Psychological Therapist
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced psychological therapist with a background in CBT, EMDR and/or other therapeutic modalities to join our team of psychological therapies staff working in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Service (CPSTD) for working age adults in Northamptonshire.
The post would be based within the team offering specialist psychological interventions to those with CPTSD. We are looking for an innovative and resilient clinician with evidenced training who can operate with confidence and credibility to play a key role in the service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post would be to provide interventions to service users referred as well as opportunities to provide supervision or joint working with other colleagues. There will be some liaison with colleagues from the wider CMHTs, opportunities to provide training and be involved in service development.
About us
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust was rated as "Outstanding" by CQC in 2018 and is a great place to work. We are proud of the Psychological therapies provision within the Trust, and feedback has consistently been that we have a well-developed Psychological therapies network in the Trust which offers a strong sense of professional identity, support and strategic influence. Psychology and psychological approaches are highly valued in the Trust, and Psychological therapies staff have the opportunity to shape clinical and organisational strategy as well as provide clinical services. We believe that supporting and involving our staff means that they enjoy their work more, and that our clinical services are better as a result.
The successful applicant would receive professional support and be professionally and clinically accountable to and overall managed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist Service Lead for Adult Mental Health Psychology.
There are a significant number of psychologists and psychological therapists employed within the Trust working across different specialties and there are excellent opportunities for professional development through regular monthly psychology meetings and active peer supervision networks.
We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds who are under-represented in service delivery.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
270-TG408-MH
Job locations
Lotus House
Victoria Street
Northampton
NN1 3NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Core professional training
- Psychological therapy training
- Regular supervision of own practice
- Quality of personal statement (application form)
Desirable
- Trauma therapy training
- Supervision training
- Commitment to own CPD/professional development
Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post training clinical experience
- Experience of complex adult mental health presentations
- Use of relevant assessment tools/approaches
- Significant MDT experience
- Trauma therapy experience
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Professional/line management experience
- Consultation experience
- Experience of teaching/training others
- Working with diversity
- experience working with psychosis or interest in this
Education and training
Essential
- Core professional training
- Psychological therapy training
- Regular supervision of own practice
- Quality of personal statement (application form)
Desirable
- Trauma therapy training
- Supervision training
- Commitment to own CPD/professional development
Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post training clinical experience
- Experience of complex adult mental health presentations
- Use of relevant assessment tools/approaches
- Significant MDT experience
- Trauma therapy experience
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Professional/line management experience
- Consultation experience
- Experience of teaching/training others
- Working with diversity
- experience working with psychosis or interest in this
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 informationDisclosure 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
Lotus House
Victoria Street
Northampton
NN1 3NR
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Lotus House
Victoria Street
Northampton
NN1 3NR
Employer's website
Salary range
- £47,810 - £54,710 per year