*Internal MPFT Applicants Only* Professional Lead for Psychology

Job Summary

Only Consultant Psychologists currently working in H&J Services are eligible to apply

Applications are invited from Consultant Psychologists working in MPFT's Health and Justice (H&J) Service for the post of Professional Lead for Psychology.The successful applicant will be motivated and committed to working with multi-disciplinary colleagues to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of health and justice services for service users and developing processes that support the health and wellbeing of staff working in the service. They will have an interest/experience in compassion focused, trauma informed approaches and will be keen to contribute to the development of psychologically informed approaches across the H&J Directorate.

Main duties of the job

The Main Duties Include:

• Responsibility for the governance of the psychological practice of all staff groups across Health & Justice Services.- Provision of professional advice and guidance regarding psychological practice within Health & Justice Services.- In collaboration with other senior Health & Justice colleagues to develop and support the delivery of service wide strategic and business planning.- Support, lead and work with psychological practitioners across Health & Justice Services.
  
  

About Us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£91,342 to £105,337 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-7834897

Job locations

TBC

TBC

ST16 3SR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Only Consultant Psychologists currently working in H&J Services are eligible to apply

*Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.*

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Only Consultant Psychologists currently working in H&J Services are eligible to apply

*Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.*

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications & Training

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Trained in clinical supervision.
  
  

Experience

Desirable

• Project management of quality and service improvement initiatives.
• Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the profession.
  
  

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Project management of quality and service improvement initiatives.

Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the profession.

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 information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

TBC

ST16 3SR

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

TBC

ST16 3SR

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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