About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Principal Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join the Community Mental Health Directorate. This part‑time role (22.5 hours across 3‑5 days) offers flexibility and hybrid working, ideal for working parents or professionals who wish to balance a private practice with NHS commitments. The post will be based at the Lyme Brook Centre, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, with opportunities to work across the directorate into pathways of interest.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialist psychological care to clients with complex mental health conditions.
- Deliver compassionate care to clients, their carers and families.
- Provide clinical supervision and training to less experienced colleagues within the designated psychology service and to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Act as field supervisor to doctorate trainees.
- Be proactive in continual service improvement within own area.
- Promote a positive image of people with mental ill health at all times.
- Promote a positive image of the service and the wider Trust at all times.
Benefits and Work Environment
The Trust supports flexible working and blended office time with remote working. We provide ongoing support for continuing professional development, peer supervision, and participation in quality innovations, research, and audit. There are opportunities to develop expertise in a range of psychological models funded via NHSE (e.g., CAT, CBTp/pd, CFT, EMDR) and to participate in specialist supervision groups and interest groups.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We welcome applications from all under‑represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. The Trust is also committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces communities to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Louise Joy JohnsonJob title: Consultant Clinical PsychologistEmail: louise.joyjohnson@combined.nhs.uk
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