Principal Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service in Hull is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to deliver high-quality psychological support within the Integrated Public Health Nursing Service. This part-time role requires an HCPC registration and aims to enhance child health outcomes through consultation and collaboration with various health professionals. Key qualifications include a doctoral level in clinical psychology and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary of £64,455 to £74,896 per annum, depending on experience. Applicants must have UK professional registration.

Qualifications

• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice and standards.
• Skills in coordinating programmes of care and providing consultation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychological leadership within the Integrated Public Health Nursing Service.
• Offer specialist consultation and supervision to Health Visitors and School Nurses.
• Collaborate with the Modern Matron and Service Manager to drive service development.

Skills

Effective inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Job description

Overview

Help shape the future of child health in Hull! Our 0-19 Integrated Public Health Nursing Service (IPHNS) is a proactive, prevention-focused team delivering the Healthy Child Programme and improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.

We're seeking an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist passionate about public health, prevention, and early intervention. You'll provide expert psychological input, consultation, and training across the teams, supporting innovative approaches that empower families and strengthen resilience. Strong leadership, collaborative working, and a commitment to evidence-based practice are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychological leadership within the Hull 0-19 Integrated Public Health Nursing Service, working closely with Health Visitors and School Nurses to enhance outcomes for children and families.
• Offer specialist consultation and supervision to Health Visitors and School Nurses, supporting them in managing complex cases and embedding innovative approaches such as the Solihull Programme.
• Collaborate with the Modern Matron and Service Manager to drive service development and ensure clinical excellence.
• Develop a detailed job plan with the Service Manager following appointment to ensure clarity of responsibilities and priorities.

Qualifications

• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area.
• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology or its equivalent accredited by the BPS.
• Skills in coordinating programmes of care, and providing consultation and specialist advice to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Broadly based knowledge of the theory and practice of advanced psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with disabilities, etc.).

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working as a practitioner psychologist, to include a significant period of working at a senior level in the specific specialist field where the post is held.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings.

Desirable

• A breadth of clinical practice including clinically specialising in the field where the post is held.

Skills & Competencies

• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising, mentoring and teaching.
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Good time management skills.

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally.

Disclosure & 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship & UK Registration

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

EEO Statement

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Employer Details

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Townend Court
296 Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 8QG

Job Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

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

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 338-7656821-25

Job location: Townend Court, 296 Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 8QG