Clinical Lead – Complexed Trauma Services

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Lead for Complex Trauma Services. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, deliver assessments and interventions, and support trauma-informed care for children and young people. Applicants must be registered psychologists or psychotherapists with experience in clinical assessments and staff supervision. This full-time position offers up to £70,000, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Support from a multidisciplinary team

Regular clinical supervision

CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with diverse clinical needs.
• Capable of conducting clinical assessments.
• Experience in delivering trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
• Skilled in supervising staff and providing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Complex Trauma Service.
• Support trauma-informed care delivery.
• Deliver assessments, interventions, and training.
• Lead, manage, and supervise clinical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist

Job description

Clinical Lead – Complexed Trauma Services

Role: Clinical Lead Complexed Trauma Services (CTS)

Salary/Benefits: up to £70,000 depending on the level of experience

Hours: Full Time

Location: Based across Tamworth/Shrewsbury

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical Lead for our Complex Trauma Service. The role includes providing clinical leadership and collaborating with operational colleagues to support trauma-informed care. Responsibilities encompass delivering direct and indirect support to children and young people, conducting specialist assessments, report writing, delivering evidence-based interventions, and designing bespoke training for staff. You will also support teams through clinical meetings, consultations, and reflective practices, while leading, managing, and supervising clinical team members.

About us

Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, seeks a dedicated Clinical Practice Lead. The ideal candidate will have experience as a qualified psychologist or psychotherapist working with children and young people in settings such as CAMHS, residential care, or trauma-informed services.

Job responsibilities

As a Clinical Lead, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership for the Complex Trauma Service
• Support trauma-informed care delivery
• Deliver assessments, interventions, and training
• Lead, manage, and supervise clinical staff

Applications are welcomed from registered/accredited Clinical, Forensic, Counselling, or Educational Psychologists and Psychotherapists. Full duties are detailed in the attached Job Description.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have experience in:

• Working with children and young people with diverse clinical needs
• Delivering trauma-informed therapeutic interventions
• Conducting assessments and managing clinical reports
• Supporting staff through training and supervision
• Partnering in care planning and outcome measurement

Applicants must be registered with relevant bodies (e.g., HCPC, BACP), capable of conducting clinical assessments, and experienced in supervising staff. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.

We offer

• Support from a multidisciplinary team
• Regular clinical supervision
• CPD and training opportunities

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and all candidates will undergo DBS and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the above job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.