Clinical Psychologist

Outcomes First Group; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Psychologist to deliver a specialist, person-centred psychology service. The role involves assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs, alongside collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in psychology and HCPC registration, as well as experience in similar settings. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £60,000 FTE, with flexible working across 6 days and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks off in summer break

22 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary working and communication with clients.
• Ability to develop and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments and targeted interventions for pupils.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Manage a caseload independently while maintaining supervisory support.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Registered with the HCPC

Job description

Clinical Psychologist

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, and assess students for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will manage your own caseload with the full support of a clinical supervisor and actively contribute to service development through training and upskilling staff. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments and targeted interventions for pupils with complex needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, teaching staff, and external agencies.
• Manage a caseload independently while maintaining professional supervision.
• Support service development by training and upskilling staff.
• Maintain safeguarding culture and promote pupil wellbeing.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Registered Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist.
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent).
• Relevant previous experience in related settings or with related client groups.
• Experience of effective multi‑disciplinary working, including with external agencies.
• Experience of communicating with families, relatives and carers.
• Experience of working at different levels within an organisation (service development, group and individual).
• Experience of using consultation as a method of service delivery.
• Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meeting HCPC practice standards.
• Knowledge of the client group and their needs.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and neuro‑diversity.
• Ability to develop formulations, intervention plans and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to various cohorts.
• Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans.
• Excellent communication skills for complex matters.
• Effective IT skills or aptitude to learn them.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals to achieve service development outcomes.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness.
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple demands and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to the values of the organisation.
• Flexible approach to working environments.
• Willingness to travel on company business.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

• Experience of working with specific client groups (e.g., neuro‑diverse and/or SEMH) in schools or clinics.
• Experience of providing supervision to others.
• Working knowledge of current philosophies underpinning services for the specific client group.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management.
• Post‑qualification training in topics related to the role, service or client group.
• Training in evidence‑based interventions/approaches.

Salary & Hours

Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE, dependent on experience – multiple positions available due to growth.
Hours: 37.5 hour week – flexible working across 6 days (Monday–Saturday).
Contract: Permanent – Summer contract (50 weeks, 5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday).

About London Children’s Practice

The London Children’s Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub with a 15‑year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people and families both in London and internationally. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes. As part of the Outcomes First Group, we collaborate with the OFG Momenta Connect brand to help young people overcome educational barriers and embrace their unique strengths.

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 contributions.
• Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks (“Your Wellbeing Matters”).
• Family growth support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.