Senior Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist in Daventry

Job summaryJoin our Gender Identity Service as a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Gender Identity Service at NHFT. You'll play a key role in delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for transgender and gender diverse adults. You will be working within NHS England guidelines to support individuals throughout their transition pathway. As part of an Outstanding-rated Trust, you'll contribute to high-quality, person-centred care while collaborating closely with colleagues across psychology, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, nursing and peer support.This role offers the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service development and research, supervise trainees and assistants, and help shape an evolving national service. If you're motivated by meaningful, values-driven work and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.We are able to support a band 7 preceptorship to the right candidate with the expectation that within 12-months you move up into the band 8a.Main duties of the jobProvide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for adults accessing the Gender Identity Service.Develop and implement psychologically informed treatment plans, drawing on multiple therapeutic models and complex clinical information.Offer consultation, advice and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues, contributing to shared formulations, risk assessments and care planning.Work autonomously, holding clinical responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge within a multidisciplinary pathway.Deliver supervision to Trainee and Assistant Psychologists and support the wider team's psychological practice.Contribute to service development, including audit, research, and quality improvement.Participate in ongoing professional development, maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping and uphold relevant legislation, guidelines and professional codes.About usNHFT 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.DetailsDate posted24 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number270-TH225-SEC-AJob locationsDanetre HospitalLondon RoadDaventryNN11 4DYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis post would suit someone who is wishing to develop their skills and knowledge of working with transgender and gender diverse clients who are experiencing gender-related distress to the Gender Specialist standard.As part of this role there would be an expectation of completing the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals' developed by NHS England and the Royal College of Physicians, alongside other CPD relevant to working with gender, sex and relationship diversity, and neurodiversity.Experience of working with LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergence and trauma would be advantageous however training and support will be given.Behaviours and ValuesEssential A reflective practitioner Strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate empathy with clients and to cope with emotionally disturbing situations and case histories Demonstrable and excellent communication skills written, verbal and presentation Approachable to the MDT and stakeholders that we work in collaboration with Self-motivated and conscientious Strong professional demeanourKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS with HCPC registration.Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice*Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS.Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan*Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, including presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.Knowledge of trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practiceDemonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a Clinical Psychologist over a minimum of 12 months**Or ability to obtain these are part of a band 7 preceptorshipDesirableFormal training in the supervision of other psychologistsPost-doctoral training working gender, sex and relationship diversityCompletion of the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals'Skills and AbilitiesEssentialSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management, with frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, such as orally and in writing, sharing complex and highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.Basic IT and keyboard skillsAble to attend the clinic in person 3-days per week, or as agreed with the Principal Psychologist.DesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or supervision.Experience delivering group interventions.Experience of patient involvement and co-production activities.Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.Knowledge of the psychological and healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse clients such as from experience of working with clients experiencing gender dysphoria, and/or or completion of doctoral research within this area.Knowledge and experience of working with neurodivergent clients such those who are autistic or have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.Further training in working with neurodivergent clients e.g., assessment and/or intervention.Awareness of the Levy report (2025) and its recommendations.Good understanding of quality improvement practices and their application within NHS settings.Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines for working with gender diverse clients, including the NHS England Interim Protocol, BPS guidelines, Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines and the World Professional Association of Transgender Health Standards of Care.Knowledge of legislation in relation to this client group, e.g. Gender Recognition Act (2004). Job description Job responsibilitiesThis post would suit someone who is wishing to develop their skills and knowledge of working with transgender and gender diverse clients who are experiencing gender-related distress to the Gender Specialist standard.As part of this role there would be an expectation of completing the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals' developed by NHS England and the Royal College of Physicians, alongside other CPD relevant to working with gender, sex and relationship diversity, and neurodiversity.Experience of working with LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergence and trauma would be advantageous however training and support will be given.Behaviours and ValuesEssential A reflective practitioner Strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate empathy with clients and to cope with emotionally disturbing situations and case histories Demonstrable and excellent communication skills written, verbal and presentation Approachable to the MDT and stakeholders that we work in collaboration with Self-motivated and conscientious Strong professional demeanourKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS with HCPC registration.Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice*Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS.Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan*Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, including presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.Knowledge of trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practiceDemonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a Clinical Psychologist over a minimum of 12 months**Or ability to obtain these are part of a band 7 preceptorshipDesirableFormal training in the supervision of other psychologistsPost-doctoral training working gender, sex and relationship diversityCompletion of the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals'Skills and AbilitiesEssentialSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management, with frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, such as orally and in writing, sharing complex and highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.Basic IT and keyboard skillsAble to attend the clinic in person 3-days per week, or as agreed with the Principal Psychologist.DesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or supervision.Experience delivering group interventions.Experience of patient involvement and co-production activities.Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.Knowledge of the psychological and healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse clients such as from experience of working with clients experiencing gender dysphoria, and/or or completion of doctoral research within this area.Knowledge and experience of working with neurodivergent clients such those who are autistic or have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.Further training in working with neurodivergent clients e.g., assessment and/or intervention.Awareness of the Levy report (2025) and its recommendations.Good understanding of quality improvement practices and their application within NHS settings.Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines for working with gender diverse clients, including the NHS England Interim Protocol, BPS guidelines, Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines and the World Professional Association of Transgender Health Standards of Care.Knowledge of legislation in relation to this client group, e.g. Gender Recognition Act (2004).Person Specification Behaviours and Values EssentialDemonstrable and excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation Knowledge and Experience EssentialClinical or Counselling Psychology DoctorateHCPC Registration/ Working towardsExperience of delivering psychological care across a range of settingsExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological careExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, including presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.Further 50-hours of clinical supervision/ working as CP for 12-monthsDesirableFormal training in supervising other psychologistsPost-doctoral training in working with Gender, sex and relationship diversityCompletion of the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals' Skills and Abilities EssentialSkills in using complex methods of psychological assessmentSkills in providing psychological consultationDesirableExperience of teaching/ training or supervisionExperience of delivering group interventionsExperience of patient involvement and co-production activitiesExperience of working across diverse contextsFurther training in working with neurodivergence Behaviours and Values EssentialA reflective practitionerApproachable to the MDTStrong professional demeanour Knowledge and Experience EssentialAble to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.DesirableKnowledge of trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practice Skills and abilities EssentialGood communication skillsDesirableKnowledge of the healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse clientsKnowledge and experience of working with neurodivergent clientsAwareness of the Levy Report (2025) and it's recommendationsAn understand of quality improvements projectsKnowledge of relevant standards, guidelines and legislation Person Specification Behaviours and Values EssentialDemonstrable and excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation Knowledge and Experience EssentialClinical or Counselling Psychology DoctorateHCPC Registration/ Working towardsExperience of delivering psychological care across a range of settingsExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological careExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, including presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.Further 50-hours of clinical supervision/ working as CP for 12-monthsDesirableFormal training in supervising other psychologistsPost-doctoral training in working with Gender, sex and relationship diversityCompletion of the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals' Skills and Abilities EssentialSkills in using complex methods of psychological assessmentSkills in providing psychological consultationDesirableExperience of teaching/ training or supervisionExperience of delivering group interventionsExperience of patient involvement and co-production activitiesExperience of working across diverse contextsFurther training in working with neurodivergence Behaviours and Values EssentialA reflective practitionerApproachable to the MDTStrong professional demeanour Knowledge and Experience EssentialAble to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.DesirableKnowledge of trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practice Skills and abilities EssentialGood communication skillsDesirableKnowledge of the healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse clientsKnowledge and experience of working with neurodivergent clientsAwareness of the Levy Report (2025) and it's recommendationsAn understand of quality improvements projectsKnowledge of relevant standards, guidelines and legislationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressDanetre HospitalLondon RoadDaventryNN11 4DYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressDanetre HospitalLondon RoadDaventryNN11 4DYUnited KingdomEmployer's website