Internal MPFT Only Assistant Psychologist - Complex Trauma Pathway

Posting date:	05 March 2026
Salary:	£27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£27485.00 - £30162.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 March 2026
Location:	South Staffs, WS11 1JN
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	C9301-26-0323

Summary

Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube As this post is at the interface between two services it would be well suited to a candidate with experience of providing psychologically informed assessment and interventions in the community with individuals that have complex mental health needs. Having experience of risk assessment and the ability to work dynamically is also desirable. This post involves working closely with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to address the psychological needs of this particular service user group through a range of 1:1 and group interventions, including a Grounding Emotions Programme, which aims to teach service users techniques to manage trauma symptoms. The post also involves supporting with evaluating the impact of the pathway. The role provides opportunity to build upon clinical skills and develop multidisciplinary team working skills; therefore, good time keeping skills and being able to manage multiple, competing demands are essential to the role. This post would provide an ideal basis for individuals wishing to pursue Doctoral training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. The successful candidate will be well supported with supervision by Registered Psychologists in the IMHT and Psychological Therapists within Talking Therapies, as well as by the multi-disciplinary team. Enquiries are welcomed. For further information please contact Consultant Clinical Psychologist Nina Shergill on 0300 303 3428 orNina.Shergill2@mpft.nhs.uk