Principal Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service is seeking a Principal Psychologist to lead efforts in neuro-rehabilitation within the criminal justice system. This remote position offers a chance to drive clinical innovation, support staff development, and shape service delivery impacting vulnerable individuals. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate and have extensive experience in neuropsychology, coupled with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlement: 38 days including bank holidays

Health cash plan and pension

Training support

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist required.
• Significant experience working in neuro-rehabilitation with brain injury.
• Proven track record in supervising clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and neuropsychological supervision to Linkworkers.
• Support service expansion and development focusing on person-centred care.
• Deliver brain injury awareness training across criminal justice settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate training in Neuropsychology

Job description

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Are you a skilled and passionate clinical psychologist with neuropsychology experience, ready to lead impactful work within the criminal justice system?

We are seeking a Principal Psychologist to join an expanding national neuro-rehabilitation service delivering support across prisons and probation settings in England and Wales. This is a remote role with occasional travel and offers an exciting opportunity to drive forward clinical innovation, staff development, research, and systemic change.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide clinical and neuropsychological supervision to Brain Injury Linkworkers across the UK.
• Support service expansion and development with a focus on evidence-based, person-centred neuro-rehabilitation.
• Deliver and adapt brain injury awareness training across criminal justice settings.
• Contribute to service evaluation and research, author publications, and represent the service at conferences and external events.
• Offer strategic clinical leadership to the wider team, contributing to service design, governance, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent).
• Postgraduate training in Neuropsychology (e.g. PGDip) working toward or holding QiCN.
• Significant experience working in neuro-rehabilitation with individuals with brain injury.
• Proven track record in supervising clinical teams and leading complex service delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Apply?

• Flexible working arrangements (part-time/job share considered).
• Generous leave entitlement: 38 days including bank holidays (FTE).
• Health cash plan (from June), pension, EAP, training support, and more.
• A role with real social impact—making rehabilitation accessible to vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system.