Lead Clinical Psychologist - Acute Mental Health & PICU

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the acute mental health service. This role is a unique opportunity to lead a team in delivering effective psychological services and to develop clinical skills while focusing on patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with acute mental health and the ability to conduct psychological assessments and interventions. The position includes responsibilities in supervision and team leadership within a multidisciplinary framework.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is essential.
• Experience in working with acute mental health and multidisciplinary teams is necessary.
• Formal training in leadership or management relevant to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy.
• Supervise less experienced psychologists and coordinate team work.
• Utilize research skills for audit, policy, and service development.

Skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Psychological assessment and formulation

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Formal training in supervision of other psychologists

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the acute mental health service. This role is a unique opportunity to lead a team in delivering effective psychological services and to develop clinical skills while focusing on patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with acute mental health and the ability to conduct psychological assessments and interventions. The position includes responsibilities in supervision and team leadership within a multidisciplinary framework.