Job Summary
The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Psychologist to support the Perinatal Mental Health Team and the Perinatal Trauma and Bereavement Team. This post would suit someone who is passionate about working with women and their families in the Perinatal Period (through pregnancy and up to two years postpartum).
The Perinatal Mental Health Team is a multi-disciplinary team working with women experiencing significant mental health difficulties linked with pregnancy or parenthood. Alongside this team the Perinatal Trauma and Bereavement Team offers psychological support to women experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder linked with birth trauma or the death of a baby in the perinatal period. This team also works with women who have an intense fear of childbirth. The post holder will be key in supporting service evaluation and audit within these teams. They will also have opportunity to co-facilitate therapeutic groups as well as offer some individual therapeutic work.
There are numerous CPD opportunities available, alongside different reflective practice spaces to support clinical work. We also have good links with local DClinPsy Training Courses.
Person Specification
Contractual Requirement
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Qualifications
Essential
- BA Psychology 2:1 or higher
Desirable
- Training in psychological interventions beyond that offered by degree course
Knowledge
Essential
- Common mental health conditions of the perinatal period
- Long Term Plan ambitions as they relate to Perinatal Mental Health
- Research and analysis techniques
- Psychological interventions that could be suitable for a person with perinatal onset of mental health need
Desirable
- Perinatal Community Care Quality Standards (CCQI)
- Local and National drivers
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Standard Keyboard skills
- Understanding and interpreting data and presenting this to others
- Able to travel across Trust Sites
- Research and evaluation skills
- Able to use initiative and work independently under supervision
- Plan & prioritise own workload & activities based on goals agreed supervision
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Work with adults in Health or Social Care sectors
- Providing training sessions to a group with various levels of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Work with adults or children with significant mental health needs
- Working with people with perinatal mental health conditions
- Providing brief psychological interventions in a group or on 1:1 basis
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 02 July 2026
