Principal Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Gosport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the Fareham & Gosport Older People's Mental Health team. This role focuses on providing psychological assessments and therapy, supervising Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and contributing to service development. The position requires accreditation in clinical psychology and HCPC registration. Competitive salary from £55,690 to £62,682 annually, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Must have DClinPsy or DCounsPsy with BPS accreditation.
• Registration with HCPC is required.
• Experience or interest in neuropsychology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and therapy.
• Advise multi-professional team on psychological issues.
• Supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologist.

Skills

Clinical psychometrics

Neuropsychology

Psychological therapies

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

DClinPsy or DCounsPsy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Principal Clinical Psychologist at Band 8a (or Band 7 with preceptorship opportunity) to work in the Fareham & Gosport Older People\'s Mental Health CMHTs for 22.5 hours per week. You will automatically be considered for other equivalent posts within OPMH. The closing date is 05 October 2025

Gosport is in the Portsmouth and South East (PSE) Hampshire Division of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Regular clinical supervision will be provided and we also meet monthly, as a group, for neuropsychological supervision. There are close working relationships with Adult Mental Health Services and the University of Southampton, which is the base for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course. There are opportunities to be involved in teaching Trainee Clinical Psychologists, for collaboration with other professionals and academic staff, and participation in research. It is possible some travel may be required.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities will include the provision of psychological assessment (including neuropsychology) and therapy to older people in the community and clinic, to be a source of advice to the multi-professional team on psychological issues and to offer consultation and advice to other mental health and physical health professionals. Supervision of a Trainee Clinical Psychologist and contribution to service development will also be required. Candidates who have an interest in neuropsychology will have an opportunity to develop these skills further. Psychological input is highly valued and regarded by both services.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC Registration

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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aerodrome House

Fratergate Business Park, Aerodrome Road

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

348-PSE-9013

Job locations

Aerodrome House

Fratergate Business Park, Aerodrome Road