Lead Psychologist

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a qualified Lead Psychologist to lead and support a specialist team. This role involves offering clinical leadership, providing psychological assessments, and contributing to service development. Applicants should have HCPC registration and significant experience with complex care. This position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Supervision support

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in complex care or challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work with drug and alcohol-related behavioural challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Offer clinical leadership and supervision to a team of psychologists.
• Contribute to service development and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychologist

Leadership and supervision skills

Experience in complex care

Flexible and resilient approach

Job description

Overview

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

As Lead Psychologist, you will:

• 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.

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