Senior Clinical Psychologist - Acute Mental Health Leader

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join their acute mental health team. The successful candidate will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and significant experience in acute mental health settings. Responsibilities include providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, along with clinical supervision of less experienced practitioners. The role offers opportunities for professional development and leadership within a supportive team environment, focusing on trauma informed care and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration.
• Significant experience in acute mental health and team leadership.
• Formal training in supervising other psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy.
• Coordinate and supervise psychological service delivery.
• Utilize research skills for service development.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Psychological assessment

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join their acute mental health team. The successful candidate will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and significant experience in acute mental health settings. Responsibilities include providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, along with clinical supervision of less experienced practitioners. The role offers opportunities for professional development and leadership within a supportive team environment, focusing on trauma informed care and service improvement.