Senior Assistant Psychologist
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Closing date: 11 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Assistant Psychologists to join our NHS Talking Therapies service and play a valued role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of our local community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their psychological experience within a supportive NHS service. You'll be part of a skilled and committed team, with opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners, develop your clinical skills and contribute to a service that is focused on delivering accessible, effective and compassionate care.

We're looking for applicants who are curious, compassionate and committed to psychological practice, with the motivation to learn, develop and make a difference. In return, we offer a welcoming team environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to build valuable experience for your future psychological career.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a service where your contribution matters, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
As a Senior Assistant Psychologist, you will support the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions within Talking Therapies. You'll contribute to assessment, formulation, group and individual interventions, outcome monitoring and service development, while working closely with therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

We're looking for applicants who are:

• Compassionate and person-centred
• Psychologically minded and curious
• Organised and reliable
• Reflective and open to learning
• Collaborative and adaptable

Most importantly, we're looking for applicants who bring enthusiasm, resilience and a commitment to high-quality, inclusive care.

About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 18 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 270-TH470-MH

Essential qualifications

• Upper second class Degree in Psychology eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, or equivalent qualification.
• Further relevant training or experience in psychological therapies, mental health or a related area.

Desirable qualifications

• Formal training in CBT or another evidence-based psychological therapy.

Essential experience

• Experience of working with adults experiencing common mental health difficulties.

Desirable experience

• Experience of working specifically within an NHS Talking Therapies service.

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.

Contact
Service Manager: Nicola Carroll, nicola.carroll@nhft.nhs.uk, 07500886640

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