Lead/Principal Psychologist - Clinical/Counselling

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Surrey seeks a passionate Lead/Principal Psychologist for their Forensic Outreach and Liaison team. The role involves overseeing clinical governance, developing policies, and providing supervision within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. A competitive salary and a £3000 new hire bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification clinical experience required.
• Supervision of trainees and psychologists is essential.
• Experience with audit and service evaluation needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a highly specialist psychology service.
• Lead and develop a team or service area.
• Supervise/train students and junior staff.

Skills

Leadership in practice

Clinical assessment

Psychological formulation

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Completion of a clinical supervision course

HCPC registration

Job description

Lead/Principal Psychologist - Clinical/Counselling

Employer: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Chertsey, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 22 May 2025

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Discipline: Life Sciences, Psychology, Clinical
Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Result Type: Jobs

Job summary

£3000 New Hire Bonus is applied to this role for external candidates. Please see further terms and conditions attached.

Surrey and Borders Partnership Foundation Trust are proud to provide outstanding Forensic Mental Health services to the population of Surrey.

Our Forensic Outreach and Liaison (FOLs) team works to advocate for individuals with a forensic profile, ensuring they receive appropriate care close to home and minimizing unnecessary secure placements.

We seek a passionate and committed lead psychologist to join our FOLs team. You will work with supportive multidisciplinary teams, providing supervision and contributing to service development.

Main duties of the job

1. Plan and deliver a highly specialist psychology service, overseeing clinical governance.
2. Lead and develop a team or service area.
3. Develop and implement policies, protocols, and care pathways.
4. Address needs of people with protected characteristics within services.
5. Apply highly specialist psychological assessments, formulation, interventions, and consultation.
6. Supervise/train students and junior staff, participate in educational audits, and support new staff induction.
7. Research best practices and benchmark against standards.
8. Lead clinical audits and research, staying current with developments.

About us

We are the leading provider of mental health and learning disability services in Surrey and North East Hampshire, working closely with NHS and voluntary organizations to improve community wellbeing.

Surrey's proximity to London and the South Coast, along with excellent transport links, makes it an ideal location.

Note: We reserve the right to close applications early.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for detailed requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• Completion of a clinical supervision course for trainee supervision
• HCPC registration

Desirable Qualifications

• Additional clinical academic qualifications
• Leadership or management training

Experience

• Extensive post-qualification clinical experience
• Leadership in practice, service development, or projects
• Supervision of trainees and psychologists
• Experience with audit, service evaluation, and complex formulations
• Advising professionals on psychological issues and risk

Other requirements

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Forensic Outreach Liaison Service, Unither House, Curfew Bell Road, Chertsey, KT16 9FG