Principal Psychologist - Community / Home Based Berkshire
This role is part of St. Andrews Healthcare’s community‑based Mental Health Therapy Services, delivering psychological care within the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and outpatient services.
Key Details
* Location: Remote/Home based – can be based anywhere in the UK; travel to Berkshire or Northamptonshire once a month.
* Salary: £62,588 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.
* Contract: 12‑month fixed term.
* Band: NHS Band 8a (Career Level C, Expert).
* Hours: Part‑time, 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, flexible.
Responsibilities
* Deliver outcome‑based psychological therapy tailored to service users in community settings.
* Provide psychological assessment and interventions, working independently within the MHTR framework and St. Andrews policies.
* Supervise assistant psychologists in a manualised treatment approach and support their development.
* Work with multidisciplinary teams on complex cases.
* Offer remote appointments via telephone/video; provide in‑person visits as required.
* Support service development, including research, co‑production with users, and innovation initiatives.
* Collaborate with probation offices as part of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement initiative.
* Provide indemnified private practice and medico‑legal support where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
* HCPC registration.
* Familiarity with therapeutic modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and Compassion‑Focused Therapy.
* Experience working with community mental health services or similar settings.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Valid UK professional registration.
Benefits
* Pension scheme.
* 38 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Life cover and sickness policy on par with NHS.
* Car lease or cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Opportunities for research, teaching and CPD.
* Paid travel or mileage within the role.
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to jcfarrelly@stah.org or call 07827 856 634. For other opportunities, contact James Farrelly, Senior Recruiter.
Reference number: B0354-25-0059.
Date posted: 21 October 2025.
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