Clinical Psychologist - Temporary Nationwide

Outcomes First Group; Bolton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering specialist psychological services across various environments, providing assessments and targeted interventions for students with complex needs. Applicants should be registered with HCPC and possess a doctoral degree in relevant psychology fields. This position offers flexible working arrangements with a competitive day rate of £550. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required for this role.
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology is essential.
• Ongoing evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Registered with the HCPC

Excellent communication skills

Experience in multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

Ability to write accurate clinical records

Effective IT skills

Time-management and organisational skills

Education

Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a rewarding environment? We're seeking clinicians to join our friendly multidisciplinary team and contribute to vital assessments and therapies on a contract basis.

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Nationwide – school, clinical and online work
Day rate: £550 per day (8 hours) DOE
Hours: Variable hours and flexible working available
Contract: Temporary – variable temporary contracts available

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 partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes. As part of the Outcomes First Group, The London Children's Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand to help young people overcome educational barriers and embrace their strengths.

About the role

As a Clinical Psychologist you will deliver a specialist, person‑centred psychology service across a variety of 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). You will manage your own caseload with the full support of a designated clinical supervisor and contribute to service development through training and upskilling staff.

Essential Criteria

• Registered with the HCPC
• Registered Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent)
• Relevant previous experience with a related client group
• Experience of effective multi‑disciplinary working with internal and external agencies
• Experience of effectively communicating with families, relatives and carers
• Experience of working at different systems within an organisation (service development, group and individual levels)
• 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 client group needs, trauma‑informed practice and neurodiversity
• Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations
• Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
• Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation, consultation and intervention reports
• Excellent communication skills on complex matters and situations
• Effective IT skills or aptitude to learn IT skills for core computer programmes and platforms
• Ability to work with a range of professionals and problem‑solve to achieve 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 deadlines
• Undertake relevant group induction training on commencement
• Commitment to the values of the organisation
• Flexible approach to working environments
• Willingness to travel on company business

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. Job Ref: 297119