Lead Clinical Health Psychologist – Multi-site (Band 8c)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Birmingham seeks a compassionate Consultant Psychologist to lead the Clinical Health Psychology services. The role involves clinical leadership, developing patient services, and supervising trainees. The successful candidate will need a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and registration with the HCPC. This position offers a chance to innovate and expand psychological services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, making a significant impact on patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Doctoral Level training in clinical psychology.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Post-doctoral training in a specialist area of psychological practice required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Clinical Health Psychology services.
• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions.
• Supervise trainees and assistant psychologists.

Skills

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registration with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Birmingham seeks a compassionate Consultant Psychologist to lead the Clinical Health Psychology services. The role involves clinical leadership, developing patient services, and supervising trainees. The successful candidate will need a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and registration with the HCPC. This position offers a chance to innovate and expand psychological services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, making a significant impact on patient care and staff development.