Principal Child Psychotherapist — Leadership & Innovation

NHS National Services Scotland; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Principal Child Psychotherapist (Band 8A) to lead and develop high-quality psychotherapy services across CAMHS within Specialist Children’s Services. The post combines clinical leadership, governance, and workforce development to support service improvement and safe practice.

The role includes professional supervision, governance, audit, and contributing to regional developments in Child Psychotherapy and Infant Mental Health, with

Qualifications

• Registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP).
• Substantial post-qualification experience as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
• Experience of supervision, leadership, service development or quality improvement activities.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, professional standards and supervision across Child Psychotherapists and trainees.
• Lead on workforce development, quality improvement and audit activities.
• Ensure consistency of practice across CAMHS and related services.
• Deliver clinical practice within Tier 3 CAMHS and Wee Minds Matter sessions.
• Organise regular team meetings, reflective forums and professional development activities.

Skills

Supervision experience

Leadership

Governance knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

ACP Registration

Doctoral qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Principal Child Psychotherapist (Band 8A) to lead and develop high-quality psychotherapy services across CAMHS within Specialist Children’s Services. The post combines clinical leadership, governance, and workforce development to support service improvement and safe practice.

The role includes professional supervision, governance, audit, and contributing to regional developments in Child Psychotherapy and Infant Mental Health, with