Principal Clinical Psychologist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry seeks a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join its community neurorehabilitation service. You will be responsible for delivering specialized psychological services to patients with neurological conditions and supervising junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary of £64,455 to £74,896 per year, pro rata, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing specialist Clinical Psychology services.
• Strong knowledge of neuropsychological assessment and therapy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology services.
• Supervise junior Psychologists and clinical team members.
• Evaluate and ensure the quality of psychological services.

Skills

Clinical Psychology expertise

Neuropsychology experience

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Principal Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Would you like the opportunity to join our highly regarded community neurorehabilitation services – Coventry Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS).

CINSS is a community-based therapy team, supporting the early discharge of patients post stroke and other neurological conditions. Interdisciplinary team working underpins the culture of CINSS. You will be an integral team member working across the neurorehabilitation pathway, joining friendly, supportive and highly competent therapy colleagues providing patient centred care to adults, and their families, in the Coventry area, in their own homes or out‑patient clinics.

You will be joining a team with an established and integrated Psychology provision which is always looking to develop and evolve. Would you enjoy the challenge to be part of enhancing the neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, alongside further developing our therapy colleagues' knowledge and expertise in working psychologically with patients. Our aim is to drive a formulation‑based model to maximise rehabilitation potential and quality of life.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS) is dedicated community rehabilitation services based in Coventry. They support people to be discharged home from hospital, when safe to do so, following a diagnosis of a stroke or other neurological condition and offer them rehabilitation at home.

The team consists of Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Technicians (Therapy Assistants).

The structure of the team will enable you to work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team and Clinical Lead. The team has strong leadership with experienced qualified therapy staff that will support development through appraisal, work based competencies, peer and individual supervision.

The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.

If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.

• To be responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of highly specialist Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology service to the Coventry Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS). This is an interdisciplinary service specialises in the treatment and management of patients with complex neurological conditions.
• To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology service of assessment and treatment of highly complex cases, requiring detailed analysis, formulation and interventions to reduce the adverse consequences of neurological illness, cognitive impairment and disorders of mood, so as to maximise rehabilitation potential and quality of life.
• To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by junior Psychologists, Assistant and Trainee Psychologists as appropriate and other clinical members of the teams who provide psychologically-based care and treatment.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum pro rata