An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate Counselling/Clinical Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our dedicated Hertfordshire Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS), Perinatal Trauma and Loss Care (Perinatal TLC). This permanent position offers a great opportunity for clinicians looking to gain experience in perinatal mental health, whether they are exploring the field for the first time or considering a future career in this area. Perinatal TLC is a small, close-knit team, comprising psychological therapists, a mental health midwife, and a consultant clinical psychiatrist.
To support the development of the Perinatal TLC service, the role involves creating a responsive and cohesive team delivering exceptional clinical care to those experiencing severe to moderate mental health difficulties related to perinatal loss, birth trauma, and tokophobia, in line with national policy. The role includes providing supervision and management to psychology staff within Perinatal TLC, offering training to key stakeholders, and ensuring the provision of high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and therapies. Experience in various therapeutic models such as CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Systemic Therapy, and Mindfulness is essential.
The successful candidate will promote equality of access, utilize research skills for audit and service development, and propose relevant policies within the MMHS area.
Minimum Requirements:
* Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) accredited by the BPS, or fully completed training as a Counselling Psychologist.
* Some experience working as a qualified practitioner with clients with severe mental illness within a mental health setting.
* Experience in rehabilitation or adult community mental health services.
* Current full registration with HCPC.
* Training in risk assessment and management.
Desirable Criteria:
* Post-qualification training in assessment and intervention models such as CBT, Systemic Therapy, or Family Interventions.
* Experience supervising qualified clinical staff from various professional backgrounds.
* Experience with clients across different care settings and with diverse clinical severity.
* Knowledge of lifespan development and its impact on mental health.
* Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions including CBT, Systemic Therapy, or Family Interventions.
* Experience exercising full clinical responsibility within multidisciplinary teams.
* Doctoral-level knowledge of research methodology and data analysis.
* Experience in multidisciplinary team working, inter-agency collaboration, and service development.
* Strong communication, teaching, and training skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with excellent record-keeping and risk management skills.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa are encouraged to review eligibility criteria on the UK government website. Appropriate UK professional registration is required.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organization, rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, committed to providing high-quality mental health and learning disability services across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk. We pride ourselves on our values—Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful, and Professional—and our supportive, values-driven culture.
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