Principal Clinical Psychologist

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join a dedicated team focusing on adult mental health services. The role involves providing clinical placements to trainees and working alongside multidisciplinary teams in inpatient settings. Newly qualified psychologists are encouraged to apply. This part-time position offers the opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Support for Armed Forces Community

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience in adult mental health required.
• Completion of formal supervision training recognized by DClinPsy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical placements for trainees in psychology.
• Deliver psychology services to acute admission and rehabilitation wards.
• Collaborate with MDT staff across the site.

Skills

Experience in psychiatric inpatient setting

Clinical or Counselling Psychology registration

Supervision training for DClinPsy

Experience with complex mental health problems

Education

Eligibility for HCPC registration

Job description

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Principal Clinical Psychologist, Glasgow

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Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.07.2025

Expiry Date:

14.09.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is three days per week 9am to 5pm and the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

A 22.2hrs vacancy for a B8A Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist has arisen within North East Glasgow Inpatient Psychology Service. You’ll join a small but experienced and dedicated psychology team working with colleagues from Nursing, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy and Admin. Applications are invited from Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, registered (or eligible to register) with the HCPC. Experience in a psychiatric inpatient/rehabilitation setting is desirable, and/or experience of working with adult with complex mental health problems. For a full person specification, please refer to the job description.

The Inpatient Psychology Service at Stobhill Hospital delivers a high quality psychology service to several acute admission wards, a mental health rehabilitation ward and an intensive psychiatric care unit. The team comprises of this post and two part-time Principal Clinical Psychology staff (8C and 8B), and works closely with MDT staff across the site.

You’ll be an HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with experience in adult mental health, gained via training or post-qualification experience. You’ll be required to provide clinical placements to a range of trainees, including those undertaking the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, therefore you’ll have completed, or be eligible for, formal training in the supervision of others that is recognised by the DClinPsy programme.

The successful candidate will join the join the wider psychology department which brings together the North East Glasgow/East Dunbartonshire psychology department, providing access to a range of professional development and CPD opportunities.

Newly qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists and those approaching qualification are welcome to apply.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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