Principal Psychologist: PD & Complex Needs

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Wickford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist/Psychotherapist. This role involves supporting complex patients and includes clinical work, consultation, and training. Candidates should possess a doctoral level qualification in psychology and experience working with complex cases. The position offers a salary between £64,455 and £74,896 annually.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling or equivalent.
• Appropriate registration/accreditation with HCPC/BPS; UKCP; BPC.
• Significant CPD related to personality disorder and complex emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with complex presentations within the trust.
• Involve in direct clinical work, consultation, and training.
• Contribute to service development and clinical supervision.

Skills

Experience with complex presentations

Training and facilitation skills

Research methodology knowledge

Education

Doctoral level training in psychology

Masters level clinical training

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist/Psychotherapist. This role involves supporting complex patients and includes clinical work, consultation, and training. Candidates should possess a doctoral level qualification in psychology and experience working with complex cases. The position offers a salary between £64,455 and £74,896 annually.