Qualified Psychologist - Community / Home Based
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St Andrew’s Healthcare Qualified Psychologist - Community / Home Based
The closing date is 29 November 2026
Job summary
90% remote working from home
Community Based Mental Health Therapy Services
Location: Suffolk
Would suit someone living in commutable distance from Suffolk, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Essex, Norfolk or Norwich
Career Level C / (NHS Band 7 - 8a)
Full Time 37.5 hours a week / flexible working considered
This service is part of our Outpatient Services Division who had their CQC rating as good. Below are some of the comments from service users our services support:
Changed my life and staff were incredible, faultless, supportive, skilled, lovely and polite.
The therapy that has been provided with was like no other I had received in 30 years.
We have different community services based all around the UK so if this role / location isn't quite right for you but you are looking for your next career move please reach out by sending your CV to [email protected] or call 07827 856 634 to hear about our other opportunities.
St Andrews Healthcare has a vision of a society in which everyone living with mental health needs is heard valued and has hope for the future. We offer a range of community based services supporting those in need to transform their lives. We are renowned for investing in research and valuing those who work for us.
The successful applicant will be registered with the HCPC or be able to register in the near future.
Main duties of the job
St Andrews Healthcare has a vision of a society in which everyone living with mental health needs is heard valued and has hope for the future. We offer a range of community based services supporting those in need to transform their lives. We are known as a great place to work with a thriving workforce and a culture of doing things right. We are renowned for investing in research and valuing those who work for us.
The National Probation Service (NPS), have partnered with St Andrews Healthcare to deliver Community Sentence treatment Requirements as part of a Mental Health Treatment Requirement initiative. This is a unique opportunity to work as a Qualified Psychologist embedded in probation offices in the Suffolk region.
Within this role you will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the Criminal Justice System (CJS); providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions, working independently according to a plan agreed and within the overall framework MHTRs, and St Andrews policies and procedures.
The service is psychology-led and holds psychological assessment and formulation, as well as the service users we work with, at the core of everything it offers.
Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will be provided.
About us
Outpatient Services
Our service specialises in developing and delivering community based services for St Andrews. We offer a range of services including, a busy private therapy clinic, a Medico-Legal Service, Diagnostic Assessment Clinics (ADHD and ASD), a Complex Trauma Service for Military Veterans, a community transition service and a range of MHTR services across the midlands and east of England. We support LightBulb a schools based mental wellness programme and are able to offer a comprehensive development plan for those wishing to gain a range of experience.
The Role and Person
You will be responsible for delivering outcome based psychological therapy that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of service users living in the region.You will supervise a number of assistant psychologist supporting them in a manualised treatment approach, whilst working with the wider team on more complex cases. You will be offered supervision from a consultant Psychologist working within our service, they will encourage you to develop your strengths and skills with opportunities for professional development.
The service is community based and appointments are offered where possible in the service users locality as well as remotely via telephone and video. As some travel will be required, a full drivers licence is essential or access to good public transport links. However, in return, you will also benefit from having the flexibility to work from home when appropriate to do so.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,781 to £57,000 a year 38 leave, plus benefits & private work paid extra
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
B0354-26-0063
Job locations
Remote Home Working Community
Ipswich Magistrates Court
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2AP
United Kingdom
Remote Home Working Community
Bishopgate
Norwich
NR3 1UP
United Kingdom
Hybrid Work From Home Community
Essex
Essex
SS12 9JP
United Kingdom
st Andrews Healthcare
Bury St Edmunds County Court
Saint Andrews Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1TR
United Kingdom
St Andrews Healthcare Community
Community but home based
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0DB
United Kingdom
MHTR Community STAH
Community / Home Working
PETERBOROUGH
PE1 2UF
United Kingdom
St Andrews Healthcare Community
Community / Home Working
COLCHESTER
CO1 2QS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why join our Community Partnerships Team:
- Opportunities to progress Most of our Consultant and Principal Psychologists started within the team and have developed their careers with us.
- Flexibility in our working practices that work around you and your family life.
- Support from other Qualified Psychologists in the community partnerships team and overall organisation.
- Opportunities for research through our Research and Innovation Team
- Paid travel or mileage within the role.
Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will be provided.
Reward
We offer an excellent benefits package including pension, 38 days holiday, sickness policy on par with NHS, life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Farrelly (Senior Recruiter) on 07827 856 634 or via email: [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why join our Community Partnerships Team:
- Opportunities to progress Most of our Consultant and Principal Psychologists started within the team and have developed their careers with us.
- Flexibility in our working practices that work around you and your family life.
- Support from other Qualified Psychologists in the community partnerships team and overall organisation.
- Opportunities for research through our Research and Innovation Team
- Paid travel or mileage within the role.
Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will be provided.
Reward
We offer an excellent benefits package including pension, 38 days holiday, sickness policy on par with NHS, life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Farrelly (Senior Recruiter) on 07827 856 634 or via email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with similar services
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Forensic or Clinical Psychologist
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with similar services
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Forensic or Clinical Psychologist
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Address
Remote Home Working Community
Ipswich Magistrates Court
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Address
Remote Home Working Community
Ipswich Magistrates Court
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stah.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Consultant
James Farrelly
07827856634
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,781 to £57,000 a year 38 leave, plus benefits & private work paid extra
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
B0354-26-0063
Job locations
Remote Home Working Community
Ipswich Magistrates Court
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2AP
United Kingdom
Remote Home Working Community
Bishopgate
Norwich
NR3 1UP
United Kingdom
Hybrid Work From Home Community
Essex
Essex
SS12 9JP
United Kingdom
st Andrews Healthcare
Bury St Edmunds County Court
Saint Andrews Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1TR
United Kingdom
St Andrews Healthcare Community
Community but home based
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0DB
United Kingdom
MHTR Community STAH
Community / Home Working
PETERBOROUGH
PE1 2UF
United Kingdom
St Andrews Healthcare Community
Community / Home Working
COLCHESTER
CO1 2QS
United Kingdom
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