Principal Clinical Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the Renfrewshire CAMHS team. You will deliver psychological assessments and therapy for children, supervise trainees, and work collaboratively within a supportive environment. Join a diverse team committed to improving mental health services for young people.

Qualifications

• Deliver psychological and psychometric assessments for children and young people.
• Provide psychological therapy within the Tier 3 CAMHS team.
• Supervise lower-grade staff, including MSc and doctoral trainees.

Responsibilities

• Join the Renfrewshire CAMHS team and assist with psychological assessments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in service development.
• Work under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Therapy

Supervision

Education

Postgraduate Doctoral-Level Training in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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Principal Clinical Psychologist, Renfrew

Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Renfrew, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Renfrewshire CAMHS team. The post holder will deliver and assist with psychological and psychometric assessments for children and young people in Renfrewshire who are under Specialist Children’s Services, as well as providing psychological therapy within the Tier 3 CAMHS team.

The post involves working across service pathways within the CAMHS team. The post holder will supervise lower-grade staff, including MSc and doctoral trainees, contribute to service development, and participate in delivering clinical services in a Tier 3 CAMHS setting. Renfrewshire is known for its friendly community and good working environment.

The service has undergone significant changes recently, welcoming many new staff members. You will join a team of experienced clinical and applied psychologists. This period is marked by innovation and opportunities within the Specialist Children’s Services. We seek an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join us on this journey of improvement. You will work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and collaborate with other Principal Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology, and Assistant Psychologists as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. Peer support opportunities are available.

Applicants must have postgraduate doctoral-level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996), accredited by the BPS or HCPC, and be registered with the HCPC as a clinical psychologist. You will join a group of over 100 psychologists working with children and young people across various settings, with strong professional support, supervision, and collaborative relationships with other disciplines and agencies. The service maintains strong links with the University of Glasgow Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and the University of Edinburgh MSc Course in Applied Psychology for Children and Adolescents.

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

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