Senior Practitioner Psychologist (Band 8a) – Lead & Develop

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical supervision and deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions. The successful candidate will work with diverse patient needs and contribute to service development within a supportive team. Required qualifications include a Doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in mental health settings. Competitive salary ranges from £50,008 to £64,880, offering a dynamic opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Excellent health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with a range of mental health issues.
• Experience across various psychological models: systemic, behavioral, individual.
• Experience supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists (Band 8a).
• Post-registration clinical experience relevant to the care group.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of clinical work and care.
• Maintain high standards of care according to HCPC guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Involve individuals in their care planning.
• Act as an advocate for patient dignity and needs.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Psychological assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Patient advocacy

Experience with mental health issues

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical supervision and deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions. The successful candidate will work with diverse patient needs and contribute to service development within a supportive team. Required qualifications include a Doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in mental health settings. Competitive salary ranges from £50,008 to £64,880, offering a dynamic opportunity for professional growth.