Clinical Lead - AnDY Clinic

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Reading is seeking a Clinical Lead for the AnDY Research Clinic to blend clinical leadership with service development, ensuring timely, evidence-based care for children and young people with anxiety, OCD and depression. The role supports pioneering research linked with OCEMR at the University of Oxford.

Based within Reading's School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, you will oversee a diverse team, guide clinical decisions, quality assurance, and translate research into

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in CBT or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Substantial experience delivering evidence-based CAMHS interventions for children and young people.
• Experience training, supervising and developing clinicians.
• Interest in combining clinical leadership with research and service innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a team of clinicians, trainees, assistants and staff to high standards.
• Oversee clinical decision-making, supervision, quality assurance and service performance.
• Translate cutting‑edge research into real‑world clinical practice.
• Develop leadership skills while maintaining clinical work in CAMHS.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Research translation

Education

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in CBT

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Clinical Lead - AnDY Clinic

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG6 6AH

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 23 Sept 2026

Closing date: 12 Oct 2026

As Clinical Lead for the AnDY Research Clinic in Reading, you will combine clinical expertise, leadership, and service development to ensure children and young people with anxiety, OCD, and depression receive timely, evidence-based care whilst supporting pioneering research that has the potential to improve treatment nationally and internationally. Much of our research is carried out in partnership with our sister AnDY Research Clinic in Oxford, which is part of the new Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research (OCEMR) at the University of Oxford.

You will oversee and develop a team of clinicians, trainees, assistant psychologists, and administrative staff, creating a culture of high standards, learning, and innovation. You will oversee clinical decision-making, supervision, quality assurance, and service performance, whilst working closely with researchers and senior colleagues to translate cutting‑edge research into real‑world clinical practice. This role offers the chance to develop leadership skills without leaving clinical work behind. You will continue to use your specialist CAMHS expertise whilst gaining experience in workforce development, operational management, strategy, and service transformation.

You will:

• Hold a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in CBT or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Have substantial experience delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with anxiety disorders and depression.
• Enjoy training, supervising, and developing clinicians to deliver high-quality treatment.
• Be excited by the opportunity to combine clinical leadership with research and service innovation.

Based within the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, you will join a service with a strong track record of exceptional clinical outcomes, innovation, close links between research and practice, and a clear mission to improve outcomes for children and families.

To meet the University’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, safeguarding checks will be carried out, and appointment will be contingent on obtaining DBS clearance (enhanced with children’s barred list). We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

For more information, please contact:

• Dr Ray Percy, Clinic Director, [e-mail]
• Natalie McIntosh, Clinical Lead, [e-mail]

The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as such safeguarding checks will be undertaken.

Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities

• To undertake safeguarding training and follow the University’s Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times.
• To consider Safeguarding in Risk Assessment processes for events and activities you deliver.
• To report any disclosures or concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form and submit this to the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team Designated Safeguarding Officer.

An Enhanced DBS with an adult barred list check is required for this position. This role is a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Please see these links for information on Safeguarding and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure, including Recruiting ex-offenders principles.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.