Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
The Senior Psychologist will lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions for service users with complex trauma presentations. As a clinical specialist, you will provide expert assessment, formulation, and intervention, ensuring that psychological care is tailored to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri Duration: 12 months FTC, with possibility of 3-year extension (subject to project funding) Location: Birmingham/Sandwell (5-day in-person role working in the project clinic) Salary: £52,866.48 - £64,614.57 per annum Job Purpose: A key aspect of the role is clinical leadership, including supervision and training for psychologists, assistant psychologists, and caseworkers to ensure psychological principles inform all aspects of service delivery. The postholder will drive the integration of trauma-informed practices, contribute to clinical governance, and support outcome monitoring. They will also play a pivotal role in supporting pathways for stabilisation and trauma-focused therapy. Working closely with the Mental Health Activity Manager (MHAM) to uphold clinical standards, the Senior Psychologist will focus on the direct provision and supervision of psychological interventions, rather than broader operational and service management functions. Additionally, they will engage with external stakeholders to promote best practices in psychological care and facilitate seamless referral pathways. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Knowledge: Doctorate in Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychology with HCPC registration. Further advanced training in relevant specialist treatment delivery (e.g. CBT, EMDR, NET) Advanced expertise in complex trauma, PTSD, and comorbid mental health conditions, particularly in refugee and asylum-seeking populations. In-depth understanding of trauma-informed care models, stabilization techniques, and stepped-care approaches. Extensive knowledge of evidence-based trauma therapies, including TF-CBT, EMDR, NET, and third-wave approaches. Strong working knowledge of safeguarding policies, risk assessment protocols, and ethical guidelines (e.g., HCPC, BPS, NICE guidelines). Understanding of mental health policy, advocacy, and service commissioning within humanitarian and third-sector settings. Skills: Highly developed clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment planning skills for complex cases. Strong leadership, mentoring, and clinical supervision abilities to support junior psychologists and multidisciplinary teams. High-level risk assessment and crisis intervention competencies. Strong interdisciplinary teamwork, with the ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and humanitarian stakeholders. Proficiency in research, audit, and data-driven service evaluation to support evidence-based practice. Highly developed skills in effectively communicating complex, ethically sensitive, and clinically relevant information both orally and in writing to clients, their families, carers, and professional colleagues across different healthcare and humanitarian settings. Experience: At least three years of post-qualification experience, with significant experience delivering trauma-focused therapy. Experience providing clinical leadership and supervision to Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, or trainees. Demonstrated ability to manage high-risk and complex clinical cases. Strong record of multidisciplinary team collaboration and policy engagement. Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or survivors of trafficking and torture. Research, service evaluation, or policy development experience. Prior work in humanitarian, NGO, or third-sector organisations would be an asset to the role Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer. Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. HOW TO APPLY: Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: Friday 25 July 2025, 11.59pm (BST) Incomplete applications will not be considered. We look forward to receiving your application!
The Senior Psychologist will lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions for service users with complex trauma presentations. As a clinical specialist, you will provide expert assessment, formulation, and intervention, ensuring that psychological care is tailored to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri Duration: 12 months FTC, with possibility of 3-year extension (subject to project funding) Location: Birmingham/Sandwell (5-day in-person role working in the project clinic) Salary: £52,866.48 - £64,614.57 per annum Job Purpose: A key aspect of the role is clinical leadership, including supervision and training for psychologists, assistant psychologists, and caseworkers to ensure psychological principles inform all aspects of service delivery. The postholder will drive the integration of trauma-informed practices, contribute to clinical governance, and support outcome monitoring. They will also play a pivotal role in supporting pathways for stabilisation and trauma-focused therapy. Working closely with the Mental Health Activity Manager (MHAM) to uphold clinical standards, the Senior Psychologist will focus on the direct provision and supervision of psychological interventions, rather than broader operational and service management functions. Additionally, they will engage with external stakeholders to promote best practices in psychological care and facilitate seamless referral pathways. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Knowledge: Doctorate in Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychology with HCPC registration. Further advanced training in relevant specialist treatment delivery (e.g. CBT, EMDR, NET) Advanced expertise in complex trauma, PTSD, and comorbid mental health conditions, particularly in refugee and asylum-seeking populations. In-depth understanding of trauma-informed care models, stabilization techniques, and stepped-care approaches. Extensive knowledge of evidence-based trauma therapies, including TF-CBT, EMDR, NET, and third-wave approaches. Strong working knowledge of safeguarding policies, risk assessment protocols, and ethical guidelines (e.g., HCPC, BPS, NICE guidelines). Understanding of mental health policy, advocacy, and service commissioning within humanitarian and third-sector settings. Skills: Highly developed clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment planning skills for complex cases. Strong leadership, mentoring, and clinical supervision abilities to support junior psychologists and multidisciplinary teams. High-level risk assessment and crisis intervention competencies. Strong interdisciplinary teamwork, with the ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and humanitarian stakeholders. Proficiency in research, audit, and data-driven service evaluation to support evidence-based practice. Highly developed skills in effectively communicating complex, ethically sensitive, and clinically relevant information both orally and in writing to clients, their families, carers, and professional colleagues across different healthcare and humanitarian settings. Experience: At least three years of post-qualification experience, with significant experience delivering trauma-focused therapy. Experience providing clinical leadership and supervision to Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, or trainees. Demonstrated ability to manage high-risk and complex clinical cases. Strong record of multidisciplinary team collaboration and policy engagement. Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or survivors of trafficking and torture. Research, service evaluation, or policy development experience. Prior work in humanitarian, NGO, or third-sector organisations would be an asset to the role Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer. Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. HOW TO APPLY: Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: Friday 25 July 2025, 11.59pm (BST) Incomplete applications will not be considered. We look forward to receiving your application!
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT The department s purpose is to raise the profile of the organisation and its causes amongst British and international audiences to support MSF s operational, advocacy, recruitment and fundraising activities. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND ASSOCIATION TEAM The public engagement and association team is housed within the Communications department. The team s purpose is to run MSF UK s public engagement and association activities, events and communications, in order to ensure the organisation s identity, values, experiences and opinions are successfully communicated to the British public, and to MSF Association members, university and school students, and general supporters in particular, in line with MSF s strategic ambitions. JOB PURPOSE The Association is the foundation of MSF. It is a network of current and former employees and volunteers who collectively own the organisation through their membership and ability to vote on matters of internal governance. They make sure that MSF remains true to its purpose, principles and values, and help shape the future of the MSF movement. Globally, MSF is made up of 25 associations - the MSF UK Association is one of these. It is the responsibility of the Association and Public Engagement Officer to execute activities, events and communications in support of the MSF UK Association (and to some extent the international associative community of MSF s Operational Centre based in Amsterdam) and to be the driving force in the development of the associative dimension of MSF in the UK. It is also in the remit of this role to support on the team s public engagement activities and events, in order to ensure MSF s identity, values, experiences and opinions are successfully communicated to the British public in line with the organisation s strategic aims. Essential knowledge, skills and expertise: Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability to evaluate and analyse processes, policies and trends, and to strategize, adapt and evolve accordingly Possessing a strong vision for the purpose and future of the MSF UK Association and wider governance structures, as well as an interest in internal governance matters Proven ability to write clearly and accurately produce, adapt and proof-read documents with a good attention to detail Ability to project manage an event from start to finish Ability and willingness to devise and lead on new projects Strong networking skills and a proven ability to communicate with a diverse range of people Computer literate and confident in using most Microsoft Office programmes Commitment to and understanding of MSF and humanitarian action Experience in communications, marketing, events and/or membership management Fluent spoken and written English Availability to work occasional weekends and evenings (time off in lieu will be given) Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. MSF UK/IE is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community. HOW TO APPLY Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date: 3 August 2022, 11.59pm (BST)
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT The department s purpose is to raise the profile of the organisation and its causes amongst British and international audiences to support MSF s operational, advocacy, recruitment and fundraising activities. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND ASSOCIATION TEAM The public engagement and association team is housed within the Communications department. The team s purpose is to run MSF UK s public engagement and association activities, events and communications, in order to ensure the organisation s identity, values, experiences and opinions are successfully communicated to the British public, and to MSF Association members, university and school students, and general supporters in particular, in line with MSF s strategic ambitions. JOB PURPOSE The Association is the foundation of MSF. It is a network of current and former employees and volunteers who collectively own the organisation through their membership and ability to vote on matters of internal governance. They make sure that MSF remains true to its purpose, principles and values, and help shape the future of the MSF movement. Globally, MSF is made up of 25 associations - the MSF UK Association is one of these. It is the responsibility of the Association and Public Engagement Officer to execute activities, events and communications in support of the MSF UK Association (and to some extent the international associative community of MSF s Operational Centre based in Amsterdam) and to be the driving force in the development of the associative dimension of MSF in the UK. It is also in the remit of this role to support on the team s public engagement activities and events, in order to ensure MSF s identity, values, experiences and opinions are successfully communicated to the British public in line with the organisation s strategic aims. Essential knowledge, skills and expertise: Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability to evaluate and analyse processes, policies and trends, and to strategize, adapt and evolve accordingly Possessing a strong vision for the purpose and future of the MSF UK Association and wider governance structures, as well as an interest in internal governance matters Proven ability to write clearly and accurately produce, adapt and proof-read documents with a good attention to detail Ability to project manage an event from start to finish Ability and willingness to devise and lead on new projects Strong networking skills and a proven ability to communicate with a diverse range of people Computer literate and confident in using most Microsoft Office programmes Commitment to and understanding of MSF and humanitarian action Experience in communications, marketing, events and/or membership management Fluent spoken and written English Availability to work occasional weekends and evenings (time off in lieu will be given) Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. MSF UK/IE is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community. HOW TO APPLY Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date: 3 August 2022, 11.59pm (BST)
