Clinical Psychologist

London Children's Practice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized children's mental health service in Greater London is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological assessments and targeted interventions for pupils with complex needs. The role requires a doctoral level degree in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration, with emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork and effective communication. Benefits include ongoing professional development, comprehensive wellbeing support, and a flexible working environment. The ideal candidate will be resilient, creative, and committed to enhancing the quality of life for students.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Expert Supervision and Mentoring

Structured Clinical Growth

Access to Mental Health Support Services

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Experience working with related client groups.
• Competence in core areas of psychological practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a specialist, person-centred psychology service.
• Provide targeted interventions and psychological assessments.
• Manage own caseload with support from a clinical supervisor.

Skills

Communication with complex issues

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Psychological assessment

Time management

Training delivery

Education

Doctoral level degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

As a Clinical Psychologist at the London Children's Practice, you will deliver a specialist, person-centred psychology service across a variety of school environments. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and teaching staff, you will provide targeted interventions and psychological assessments for pupils with complex needs, including those with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs, while also assessing students for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). In this pivotal role, you will manage your own caseload with the full support of a designated clinical supervisor and actively contribute to service development through training and upskilling staff to effectively support student goals. Your work will ensure a strong safeguarding culture and promote the wellbeing and best interests of the pupils we support, fulfilling our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance their quality of life and outcomes. This position is ideal for a resilient, creative, and enthusiastic individual who puts the needs of pupils at the forefront of everything they do.

At the London Children's Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here’s what we offer: We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
• Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
• Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.G. service development, group and individual levels
• Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery
• Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards
• Knowledge of client group and their needs
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity
• Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others
• Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
• Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
• Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations
• Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms
• Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes
• Ongoing evidence of CPD
• Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines
• Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post
• Commitment to the values of the organisation
• Flexible approach to working environments
• Ability and willingness to travel on company business
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Experience of working with specific client group (e.G. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.G. schools and/or clinics)
• Experience of providing supervision to others
• Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
• Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches

Benefits Overview

• Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
• Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
• Structured Clinical Growth: Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
• Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: Our experienced team offers a dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

• 5 weeks off in the school summer break
• 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
• 1 CPD day to use towards training
• Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover