Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Dev. Role)

HwC Ventures; London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to lead and develop psychological services at a prominent hospital. This full-time role involves providing expert assessments and interventions for patients with complex needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and have extensive clinical experience. Join a top-ranked NHS Trust known for its commitment to staff development and inclusive practice, where your leadership will make a significant impact on patient care and service innovation.

Benefits

CPD Opportunities

Professional Leadership Development

Accredited Teams

Flexible Working Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification clinical experience in psychology.
• Leadership in practice and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychological assessments and interventions.
• Lead and develop the psychology service ensuring high standards.
• Supervise and support junior staff and trainees.

Skills

Psychological Assessments

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Supervision

Service Development

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Dev. Role)

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About Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We are known for being innovative and forward-thinking, actively seeking new ways to work flexibly with partners. We are passionate about people and are one of the leading providers of specialist mental health, drug and alcohol, and learning disability services for all ages in southern England. Our services are delivered by 2,300 staff with a £155m budget, emphasizing equal opportunities and diversity.

Job Details

Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, GU16 7UJ, Surrey.

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £64,337 - £74,415 per annum, including 5% Fringe HCAS, pro rata.

Grade: NHS AfC Band 8b.

Role Overview

Leading and developing psychological services for the Psychiatric Liaison Service at Frimley Park Hospital, working with diverse clinical backgrounds, providing assessments, brief interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to embed psychological skills across hospital wards and A&E. The role includes professional leadership, supervision, service development, and research.

Working for Us

We are the top-ranked NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Community Services Trust based on staff feedback (2023 NHS Staff Survey). We support staff development with excellent leadership and CPD opportunities, and all teams are accredited by the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychological assessments, interventions, and consultation for patients with complex needs.
• Lead and develop the psychology service, ensuring high standards of care and clinical governance.
• Supervise and support junior staff and trainees.
• Contribute to service innovation, research, and policy development.
• Ensure inclusive practice respecting protected characteristics.

Person Specification

Qualifications: Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, completion of supervision course.

Experience: Extensive post-qualification clinical experience, leadership in practice, supervision, and service development.

Additional Information

For informal discussions, contact Dr. Joseph Nemeth, Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at [email protected] or 07721819995.