Consultant Clinical or Counselling Psychologist / Clinical Lead - Private Therapy Clinic - St Andrew's Healthcare : Job Details

Unlock Your Potential at St Andrew’s Healthcare – Transforming Lives, Leading Mental Health Care.

Consultant (Clinical or Counselling) Psychologist / Clinical Lead – Private Therapy ClinicSalary: £74,331 -£96,985 / NHS 8C dependent on experience at this levelHours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) | Part–Time (4 days / 30 hours per week) consideredLocation: Northampton with some hybrid WorkingFlexible Working: Open for discussion

St Andrews Community partnerships was rated Good by the CQC in its last inspection.

Are you a passionate and driven Consultant Psychologist looking for a role that offers clinical leadership, personal development, and the opportunity to make an impact on delivering innovative mental health services? St Andrew’s Healthcare, a leading mental healthcare provider, is thrilled to offer an exciting and rare opportunity to lead and develop our Private Therapy Clinic. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking service and play a pivotal role in the shaping of a key strategic area of St Andrews healthcare.

What We Offer:

At St Andrew's Healthcare we are pioneers in mental health care and are focused on innovation, compassion, and making a lasting difference. As Consultant Psychologist, you’ll take the helm of a dynamic and expanding service, blending expert clinical practice with leadership. This is your opportunity to lead, shape, and influence how we provide world-class therapeutic services, from supporting the development of new DBT services to providing evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy. You'll work alongside a talented, multidisciplinary team and have the chance to develop and mentor highly skilled professionals within the service. Based in Northampton, you’ll also enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to provide in-person and remote support – putting you at the heart of service innovation and growth.

About the Role:

This is a rare opportunity to take on a leadership role in a growing service. You will:

• Lead with Impact: Oversee the clinical governance of the clinic, ensuring the highest quality patient care and helping steer the development of new services.
• Make a Difference: Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and tailored interventions, supporting individuals on their recovery journey with the latest therapeutic models.
• Develop and Inspire: Lead a team of psychologists and clinicians, providing mentoring and professional development opportunities to enhance their practice.
• Drive Innovation: Play a key role in developing services and expanding the clinic, including contributing to the launch of a new DBT community service in 2025.
• Manage Complex Cases: Lead risk assessments and work with challenging cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients through compassionate, informed care.

The person:

We are looking for a Consultant Psychologist with experience in leading and developing clinical services in community and preferably private settings. Our aim as a charity is to improve the mental health of others and you will share our passion to find ways to make therapy accessible for the general public through a blend of innovative thinking and the following skills:

• Clinical Expertise: Extensive experience in psychological assessments and interventions, with expertise in therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy.
• Leadership Vision: Proven experience managing clinical teams and mentoring professionals to achieve excellence in practice.
• Commitment to Innovation: A passion for driving service expansion and delivery, helping shape the future of psychological care.
• Risk Management Skills: Experience navigating complex clinical challenges and managing high-risk cases with care and professionalism.
• HCPC Registration: Chartered Clinical/Forensic Psychologist status and a strong dedication to professional development and clinical governance.
• Practical: Excellent communication and presentation skills both in person and electronically. A full UK driving license is essential.

Why Choose St Andrew’s Healthcare?

• Leadership and Growth: Join a pioneering team where your expertise and vision will shape the future of mental health care.
• Career Development: Enjoy continuous learning with access to an extensive CPD programme, plus mentoring and supervision from senior leaders.
• Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking charity that’s continually expanding and improving to meet the diverse needs of our patients.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to help you balance your career and personal life.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead and innovate in a world-class therapeutic environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact James Farrelly at or for an informal, confidential conversation about the role.

We’re eager to find the right candidate, so we encourage early applications. Interviews will be conducted as soon as suitable individuals are identified.

Join us at St Andrew’s Healthcare – A place where your expertise and passion for mental health can transform lives.

Interview: TBC but early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place when suitable people have been identified.