Principle Psychologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the UK seeks a specialist in clinical leadership within psychological health services. This role focuses on service development, team coordination, and leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance clinical care for patients with Differences in Sex Development.

Qualifications

• Specialist in clinical psychology with experience in managing and leading teams.
• Possessing strong background in psychological health service provision.
• Qualifications in relevant clinical fields are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct psychological research and service evaluations.
• Manage and supervise staff within Psychological Health Services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychological health services

Service development

Team leadership

Psychological research

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

801ea5333ccd

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Click on this link to find out about our values: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values

This highly specialist job provides clinical leadership and psychological health services for patients within care pathways for children, young people, and adults with Differences in Sex Development. Responsibilities include service development, multidisciplinary team support, psychosocial team leadership, regional and national representation, and coordination. The role involves contribution to medical and surgical clinical teams and divisional responsibilities delegated by the Consultant Psychologist, making it a varied leadership position for a clinical subject specialist.

Key duties include coordination, clinical care, leadership, and improvement to ensure systematic psychology services. Providing training, clinical supervision, and consultation, functioning as a lead specialist within clinical specialties and wider Psychological Health Services. Conducting and supervising psychological research, service evaluation, and audit activities collaboratively with other professional groups.

Managing and supervising staff within Psychological Health Services and performing duties delegated by the Consultant Psychologist.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, UHBW is committed to excellent patient care, innovation, and research, with hospitals in Bristol and Weston offering city life, countryside, and seaside experiences. The Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and actively promotes a diverse workforce and inclusive services.