Lead Psychologist

Find Medical; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking an experienced Lead Psychologist to provide psychological assessments and clinical leadership. This role involves working with a passionate team to address the needs of individuals with complex behaviours, offering structured support and professional development. Applicants should have HCPC registration and significant experience in complex care or substance misuse. Competitive salary and flexible hours offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to 70,000 per annum

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development and CPD support

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in complex care, substance misuse, or challenging behaviours.
• Proven leadership and supervision skills.
• A flexible, resilient, and compassionate approach to working with service users and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions.
• Offer clinical leadership and supervision to a team of psychologists and wider professionals.
• Contribute to service development, ensuring high standards of care.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Compassionate approach

Education

HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychologist

Job description

Lead Psychologist - London

Lead Psychologist
Location: London
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling) to join our specialist team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner to take on a senior leadership role, shaping psychological practice within a dynamic service supporting individuals with complex and challenging behaviours.

About the Role

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions.
• Offer clinical leadership and supervision to a team of psychologists and wider professionals.
• Contribute to service development, ensuring high standards of care and innovation.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to address the needs of individuals with drug, alcohol, and associated behavioural challenges.
• Support training, reflective practice, and staff wellbeing initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a psychologist with:

• HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychologist.
• Significant post-qualification experience in complex care, substance misuse, or challenging behaviours.
• Proven leadership and supervision skills.
• A flexible, resilient, and compassionate approach to working with service users and teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to 70,000 per annum.
• 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working opportunities.
• Professional development, CPD, and supervision support.
• The opportunity to lead a passionate team in making a real difference in people's lives.