Clinical Psychologists

Direct Medics; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist for locum shifts in Oxford. The role provides a specialist clinical psychology service supporting employee relations cases, requiring HCPC registration and significant postgraduate experience in acute hospital settings. Ideal candidates will have experience in occupational settings, strong communication skills, and the right to work in the UK. Benefits include flexible working hours, competitive pay rates, and support for career development.

Benefits

FREE Fitness to Work certificate

FREE Criminal Records Check

FREE Uniform

FREE Online Training

Flexible working hours

Dedicated team for career development

Qualifications

• Significant postgraduate UK‑based experience as a Clinical Psychologist in acute hospital settings.
• UK experience in working with Adult Mental Health Teams (AMHTs).
• Mediation training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist clinical psychology service on an ad-hoc basis.
• Support employee relations cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in occupational settings

Experience in trauma services

Education

HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist

BABCP accreditation

Job description

This year we were proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long‑standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we've built within the healthcare sector.

As a registered and authorised supplier, Direct Medics Mental Health Team works with psychology professionals throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities to further develop their careers.

Job Description

Direct Medics is partnering with an NHS Trust to find an experienced and dedicated Clinical Psychologist for the Oxford area. The role provides a comprehensive specialist clinical psychology service on an ad‑hoc basis to support employee relations cases.

Locum roles with Direct Medics offer a great opportunity to enhance your earning potential and work with some of the most professional and successful mental health teams in the country. We seek a dedicated candidate with experience in occupational settings and trauma services. Experience in group work is important and mediation training would be advantageous.

This role is ideally covering ad‑hoc shifts on a temporary basis.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist with BABCP accreditation being highly desirable.
• Significant postgraduate UK‑based experience as a Clinical Psychologist in acute hospital settings.
• UK experience in occupational settings and trauma local Adult Mental Health Teams (AMHTs) and clear local risk management protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driver's licence and access to own car.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Benefits

• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Criminal Records Check
• FREE Uniform
• FREE Online Training
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training
• Accommodation/Travel allowance*
• Excellent Referral Scheme 1000*
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Flexible working hours – Part‑time and Full‑time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

T&Cs Apply*

To Apply

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To discuss this role in further detail contact Erin‑Rose directly on or email at for further information.

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