Principal Clinical Psychologist

PAN TRADE; Chester; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to lead psychological care for adults facing personality difficulties and complex trauma. This part-time role offers the chance to work with innovative therapies, including Cognitive Analytic Therapy, and provides a supportive environment with opportunities for training and supervision. Join a dedicated senior leadership team and contribute to meaningful service development. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and have the necessary expertise, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a clinical psychologist.
• Minimum four years’ experience with two at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological care for adults with personality difficulties.
• Supervise and train staff across the service.
• Contribute to service development and innovation.

Skills

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Leadership Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Education

Post-graduate Doctoral Training in Clinical Psychology

Qualified Clinical Psychologist

Job description

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Contract: Fixed term of 18 months (covering current post until September 2026)

Hours: Part time - 18.75 hours per week

Job ref: 373-SMH2228-C

Employer: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Bowere Hospital, Chester

Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum pro rata

Closing date: 25/04/2025 23:59

Job Overview

This part-time role involves leading psychological care for adults with personality difficulties and complex trauma within the West Complex Needs Service. The post offers opportunities to engage with innovative therapies like Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), especially for candidates interested in this modality, with training and supervision support.

Main Duties

• Provide specialist assessment and interventions, contributing to clinical decision-making.
• Join a supportive senior leadership team, carrying a clinical caseload.
• Supervise, consult, and train staff across the service.
• Contribute to service development and innovation, particularly in CAT.

Candidate Profile

We seek experienced psychologists with expertise in personality disorders and trauma, leadership skills, and a commitment to service development. Experience with therapies like DBT, MBT, EMDR, or CAT is highly desirable.

Organisation Details

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive health and care services across the region, rated as Outstanding for Caring by CQC, and committed to inclusive recruitment practices.

Application Process

Review the detailed job description and person specification, reflect on the Trust’s values, and prepare your application accordingly. For support, contact the recruitment team at [email address] or 01244 393100.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-graduate doctoral training in clinical psychology, registered with the HCPC.
• Minimum four years’ experience as a qualified clinical psychologist, with two at a senior level.
• Experience with diverse client groups, multidisciplinary work, and supervision.

Additional Information

This role is subject to DBS checks, and applicants are encouraged to enrol in the DBS Update Service. The NHS offers a supportive induction and values diversity in its workforce.